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.
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century floral wall sconces attributed to the Caldwell Manufacturing Company, American, circa 1910–1920. Executed in painted tole over brass or bronze, each sconce...
Brass, Bronze
$2,587 / item
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
By Serge Roche, Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
Plaster
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces. - Born in 1968, he lives an...
Ceramic
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces. - Born in 1968, he lives an...
Ceramic
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
Bronze
Important wall ceramic sconce by Denis Castaing, 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important wall ceramic sconce by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2025. Approximative dimensions : 22.2 x 23.4 x 6.1 inches. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in S...
Ceramic
White glaze stoneware wall lamp by Laurent Petit, 2022.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Born in 1962 in Bourges, France. Lives and works in Francueil, France. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he worked as an industrial designer...
Ceramic
White glaze stoneware wall lamp by Laurent Petit, 2022.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Born in 1962 in Bourges, France. Lives and works in Francueil, France. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he worked as an industrial designer...
Ceramic
White glaze stoneware wall lamp by Laurent Petit, 2022.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Born in 1962 in Bourges, France. Lives and works in Francueil, France. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he worked as an industrial designer...
Ceramic
White glaze stoneware wall lamp by Laurent Petit, 2022.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Born in 1962 in Bourges, France. Lives and works in Francueil, France. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he worked as an industrial designer...
Ceramic
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Gold Leaf
Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski. Perfect original conditions. Sold without electrical system, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Wall Ceramic Sconce by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Bur...
Ceramic
White Oval Metal Floral Mirror Sconce
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian Oval mirrored sconce with 4 lights. Refreshed in hand painted white finish. Iron flowers & leaves. Newly rewired with clear cord & i...
Iron
Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It's possible to order a pair or few pieces. - Born in 1968, he lives and...
Ceramic
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Silver Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of early Georgian style silver plated bronze twin arm wall sconces by Edward F. Caldwell.
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
Amethyst, Crystal
Large Pair 19th Century Silver and Beveled Mirror Five Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of large scale silvered bronze sconces feature Neo-classical motifs including laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and acorn finials. Originally gas powered, and now ...
Bronze
$5,328 / set
Pair of Murano Aplliques, Italy, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano wall lignhts Baguettes in clear and smoked glass curved ad each end (8) steel structure , with 4 E 14 bulbs, the glass rods can be removed for transport.
Abalone, Murano Glass
Pair of Signed E. F. Caldwell Slivered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of Caldwell sconces feature classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags, and rosettes.
Bronze
$3,505Sale Price / set|34% Off
Vintage Murano Crystal Wall Sconces, Model Maria Teresa, 1945-1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting collection of vintage Murano crystal mirrored wall sconces, model "Maria Teresa", different sizes. O/7076 - First couple on the top - cm 22,5x depth 16 x h. 35 - O/4930 - central - cm. 40x 22 depth x h.50 - O/4929 - couple down - cm. 22,5 x depth 12 x h. 44 - On request, it is possible to enrich with other vintage colored glass pendants...
Art Glass
Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski. Perfect original conditions. Sold without electrical system, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Florentine Wall Sconce, a true embodiment of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This electrified sconce features f...
Metal
Contemporary Manolo Eirin Wall Sconce Ceramic White
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceramic hand - crafted wall sconce, designed and signed by Rulo and Manolo Eirin. Interior and exterior vitrified in white, which allows a greater projection of light on the wall. Th...
Ceramic
$4,187 / item
H 19.7 in W 10 in D 7.3 in
Handmade Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall Light/Sconce, White Plaster
Located in London, GB
Handmade Monumental Shell sculptural wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and mid-century European sculpture. This wall sconce not only provides soft ambient lighting but is a beautiful wall sculpture. Uplighter with one candle bulb. IP20 (interior use) (can be converted to IP44 use). Height 19.7" ( 50 cm). In this listing you are purchasing a single wall sconce, opening to the right, but you can purchase them in mirror image pairs. *IMPORTANT: the FOOTPRINT of Monumental Shell is H. 7.1” (180 mm) x W. 4.7” (120 mm). Please ensure that the footprint of our wall light is large enough to cover your j-box before placing an order.* All our plaster wall sconces can be custom colored to a color of your choice if you supply a paint color reference (for an additional charge quoted on an individual order basis). If you do not request our color service, the lights are shipped in our trademark calm white color. Although our lights are wired using UL listed components, each light fitting is not UL listed. If required, we are happy to supply the name of someone in New York who can do this for USA clients. Monumental Shell Wall Sconce © Hannah Woodhouse/2006 (date of design). SHIPPING We do not supply fixed shipping quotes to the USA or Europe as shipping costs will vary depending on how many pieces you order, and your location. We are able to offer very competitive shipping prices, so please ask us for a quotation. Our shipping cost includes insurance of the goods in transit. We run plaster casting workshops in our London studio, during which participants can cast maquettes (small artist models) of our original designs, including Shell, Tulip and Ovoid. Client Testimonials We have been creating and selling our products to discerning clients all over the world for 20 years, and have worked successfully with a wide range of high-end interior designers. The following represent just a small selection of the testimonials we have received, which demonstrate the quality of our work and the excellent level of client service...
Plaster
Pair Vintage Italian Tole Painted Tulip Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair vintage Italian tole painted Tulip sconces. Nice floral design with five tulips and green leaves on each sconce, wired as shown in good worki...
Iron
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche. 1 light, 60 watts Max bulb. US rewired and in working condition.
Plaster
Pair of Italian Tole Wall Sconces with Monkeys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of vintage Italian wall sconces with palm trees over Moroccan monkeys sitting on a pillow between two arms with leaves around the cups.
Metal
$1,850 / set
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
1940s Plaster Shell Sconces Style of Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Pair of Shell Form Sconces, probably American, circa 1940s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. These are very similar to forms that Frances Elkins imported to the...
Metal
$2,052 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her...
Plaster
$1,450
H 11 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Arts & Crafts 2 Arm Bronze Sconce w/Holophane Co. Style Glass Shades, ca. 1910
By Holophane
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you are looking for a single sconce in the arts & crafts style, this is a perfect choice. Clean, simple handsome metalwork highlighted with 2 rather rare and wonderful glass shad...
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Sculptural Wall Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sculptural pair of wall sconses by Olivia Cognet in ceramic Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi- gner Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics as the ferti...
Ceramic
$3,250 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Bronze
Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, each shaped in the form of a stylized scallop shell. Cast in chalk-hued, textured plaster with irregular edges, a single exposed bulb rests c...
Plaster
$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 22 in W 13 in D 10 in
Vintage French Pair Oversized Tole Oval Hand Painted Floral Sconces
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1264 Pair French oversized oval hand painted sconces. Rewired
Metal
Ceramic Wall Sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Circa 1970. NO SIGNED. SOLD WITHOUT ELECTRICA...
Ceramic
Pair Large Antique Beaux Arts Brass Torch Wall Sconces, French Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of Beaux Arts period solid brass torch style wall sconces with original frosted and cranberry color flame glass shades. France, circa 1900, early 20th century. Recently ...
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Stoneware Wall Sconces by Claude Gaget to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of stoneware wall sconces by Claude Gaget to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Each piece is signed " Claude Gaget ". Sold without electrif...
Ceramic
Big Floral Florentine Gilded Wall Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elaborate big Florentine sconce from France, late 19th century. The gilded sconce was originally a church candlestick, but was electrified at some point. The sconce has 3 arms with 3...
Metal
Pair Antique Italian Hand-Made Crystal & Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Italian hand-made crystal & brass wall sconces will add a delightful and colorful accent to any room! Exquisite hand-cut crystals abound from the flowers emanating from ...
Brass
Pair of French Wall Sconces Two-Arm Bronze Lion and Satirical Fashion
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French wall sconces having two-arm in a bronze lion and satirical fashion. A simply stunning pair of wall sconces each in a fine cast bronze having two lights set onto a fram...
Bronze
Pair of Ceramic Wall Sconces, Signed MB, circa 1970, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic wall sconces, circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. Signed MB. Sold with a new European electrical system.
Ceramic
Sold
H 13 in W 20.13 in D 5.38 in
Gio Ponti Style Pair of Italian Wall Sconces with Brass Shield 1980s
For your consideration: an elegant pair of Italian wall sconces with decorative brass shield. In the Style of Gio Ponti. Circa 1980s Measures: H 13 in. x W 20.13 in. x D 5.38 in....
Brass
3 Bronze Mini Elevator Double Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the smallest ornate elevator indicator lamps we have ever found. They look to be bronze and take 2 candelabra bulbs each. We have a matching...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderful 19th century French giltwood and composition sconces with a central torch holding a large flame and two scrolled arms with acanthus leaves and a bow and ribbon. L...
Composition
Pair of French Twin Wall Lights Hung with Crystal Fruit
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French twin wall lights hung with crystal fruit. These are a very pretty pair of double wall lights, the gilded brass sconces are hung with...
Crystal
Pair of Two-Arm Architectural Scale Sconces in the Beaux Art Style
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of cast bronze (or brass) architectural scale interior or exterior sconces, in the Beaux Art style. Both are in very good, original...
Brass, Bronze