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.
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. ...
Stoneware
K-OVER Champagne, THE KISS, silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
THE KISS : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabric th...
Silver
Sumptuous Tiffany Wine Cooler in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with ...
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Bisque Figurine of Two Putti in an Amorous Embrace
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century figurine of two putti in an embrace - one putto wrapped in the other's arms with faces at a tenderly close distance. Likely French with a glazed p...
Porcelain
Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.4 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.
Ceramic
Pair Antique Jacob Petit Style Old Vieux Paris Porcelain Flowers Vases
By Jacob Petit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French porcelain vases. In the style of Jacob Petit. Each with extensive gilt decoration and painted floral ...
Porcelain
Tiffany Punchbowl & Ladle in Historic Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
By F. Antoine Heller, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Showstopping sterling silver punchbowl in historic Olympian pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and curved. Exterior encircled with chased frieze of love-making and har...
Sterling Silver
French Desvres Faience Jardinière or Cachepot
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or cache pot. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. A ni...
Faience
19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
Faience
Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are 82 pieces of the gold-plated rimmed porcelain "Annabell" pattern of Seltmann Weiden dinnerware. 18 Dinner Plates: 9.5" Diameter, 1" High 12 Butter Dishes: 2.325" Diame...
Gold Plate
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.
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.
Ceramic
Antique Pink Border Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Rabbit Hunt and Dog Scene Plate
By Darte Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century Paris porcelain plate. With a hand painted scene of a rabbit hunt in a bucolic landscape. Three greyhounds or whippets ...
Porcelain
K-OVER Champagne, RUBY, silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
RUBY : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabric that m...
Silver
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.
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.
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...
Silver, Enamel
Pair of glazed ceramic pitchers by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed ceramic pitchers by Accolay. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.4 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches. H : 18.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inches.
Ceramic
Antique Pink Border Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Deer & Dog Hunting Scene Plate
By Darte Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century Paris porcelain plate. With a hand painted scene of a hunt scene in a bucolic landscape including a large buck (10 point) and 3 hounds in chase. ...
Porcelain
Antique Pink Border Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Deer Hunt and Dog Scene Plate
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century Paris porcelain plate. With a hand painted scene of a hunt scene in a bucolic landscape including a doe and 3 hounds giving chase. It has a ri...
Porcelain
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.
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. - Born in 1973 in Belgium, lives and works in the Gers, Fr...
Stoneware
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
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...
Ceramic
Sumptuous Tiffany Wine Cooler in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
By F. Antoine Heller, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring...
Sterling Silver
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
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.
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Lucien Talbot, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Lucien Talbot, to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece, circa 1950.
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.
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.
Ceramic
$2,847Sale Price|20% Off
Pop Shade of Green Porcelain Cuo, by Manufacture de Sèvres, 1962
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvre -Cup Pop shade of green porcelain cup Manufacture de Sèvres, dated 1962 Decor in shades of green by Bernard Bannier. Measures: H 5.5 cm / 2,2 in. Ø 18 cm / 7 in.
Porcelain
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.
Ceramic
Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Palissy Majolica serving platter is an exquisite example of the genre, very well preserved and resplendent with jewel tones on a rich background creating a very decora...
Ceramic
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. - A great work of art can of...
Ceramic
Stoneware Pitcher by Robert Heraud to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware pitcher by Robert Héraud to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed under the base. Unique piece.
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.
Ceramic
Tiffany and Co Makers Sterling Asparagus Tray with Insert.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray, c. 1902-1907. Pattern introduced 1899, with scroll border and paw feet, removable insert on ball feet. Both the tray and inse...
Silver
Glazed stoneware bottle by Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot at Ratilly, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware bottle by Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot at Ratilly. Artist monogram under the base. 1970. H : 5.9 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
$1,423Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hand-Painted Italian Metal Tray, 75cm Decorative Serveware
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Tuscan hand-painted metal tray. There is another one, very similar, by which there may be a pair of trays or wall decorations. On disposal there is a black metal base/ little...
Metal
K-OVER Champagne, EMERALD, silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
EMERALD : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabric tha...
Silver
Antique Pink Border Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Fox Hunt and Dog Scene Plate
By Darte Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century Paris porcelain plate. With a hand painted scene of a fox hunt in a bucolic landscape including a fleeing fox and 3 hounds in chase. It has a ...
Porcelain
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.
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. Circa 1970-1980. One pair is avaible.
Ceramic
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Klaus Schultze, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic and metal sculpture with black and red glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Little glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard, circa 1970.
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 1.4’ x 5.7’ x 5.1’ inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Dish by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic dish by Gustave Tiffoche. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Signed under the base.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Symphonie Minérale" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Symphonie minérale » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1987". Unique piece. - A great ...
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.
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.
Ceramic
19th Century Wilhelm & Graef Porcelain Oyster Plate Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Wilhelm & Graef porcelain oyster plates with five pale pink wells and a center well for sauce. Wide square rim with delicate gold foliate decoration. Mark to underside:...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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.
Ceramic
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.
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.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard, circa 1970.
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 1.9’ x 13.6’ x 13.4’ inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche. Wood fired. Unique Piece. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 11.8 x 10.6 inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic Ram with White Glaze Decoration Attributed to Primavera, circa 1930
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic ram with white glaze decoration of Art Deco period. Attributed to Primavera. No signed. Perfect original conditions, circa 1930.
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 18.1 x 6.3 x 5.9 inches.
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.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Entre-Deux" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1991
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Entre-deux » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1991". Unique piece. - A great work of ...
Ceramic