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Beaux Arts Lighting

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.

Find a collection of Beaux Arts decorative objects, lighting, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Beaux Arts
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
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...
Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Arty Lamp by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp painted by Laura GONZALEZ. Wooden base, lampshade in fabric by Maison Pierre FREY. Made In France.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully hand carved alabaster Beaux Arts or Classical Revival light fixture with copper-clad hardware. In exceptional original condition, and of excellent quality. Newly re-wire...
Category

Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

1920 beaux arts cast plaster theatre lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A great set of three large cast plaster chandeliers salvaged from a theatre in Victoria , BC. Rewired and very easy set up…lights can be lengthened or shortened. Great old worn s...
Category

1920s Canadian Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Iron

« Nocta _07» floor lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta _07» floor lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Approximate dimensions : 29.3 x 16.9 x 11.1 inches. Sold with a European el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Reverse Painted Glass And Gilt Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A superb antique French 1920’s Beaux Arts reverse painted glass and gilded bronze pendant chandelier. The three bronze supports resembling rope, ...
Category

1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Stoneware Lamp, Signed under the Base, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant stoneware lamp, circa 1970. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Sold with lamp shade and new electrical system. Dimensions with lamp shade / height: ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Stoneware

1972 Chapman Patinated Metal Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
By Al Chapman
Located in Germantown, MD
1972 Chapman patinated metal Bouillotte lamp with tole shade. Base 9.5" inches diameter. Lamp is 33" to the top of the ring and 25" to the top shade. Shad...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Lamp by Accolay with White Glaze Decoration, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic lamp by Accolay with geometrical decoration and white glaze. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970. Sold with a new electrical system. Dimensions with electrical ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts Bronze Ovoid Pendant from Michigan Central Station, Detroit
Located in Hanover, MA
Opulent and majestic oversize egg shaped pendant light in bronze with opaline glass and gilt brass ornaments. This would be perfect hanging in a formal stairwell or front entrance ha...
Category

1910s American Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Vesprée » table lamp in raw stoneware, partially glazed in white by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts Gilded Age Plaster Floor Lamp
By Stanford White
Located in Sharon, CT
Though wired and used as a lamp, this is a plaster model that a lost wax mold would be taken to cast a large bronze floor lamp for an impressive Beaux Arts interior. Consists of the ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.3 x 4.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

« Nocta_05 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_05 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Approximate dimensions : 8.3 x 10 x 6.5 inches. Sold with a European elect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Hervé Taquet with Blue Glaze Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Hervé Taquet with blue glaze decoration. Unique piece. Artist monogram at the base. Sold with an new European electrical system. D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and large-shaped crystals that are very clear with 12 lights on the perimeter of the well shaped frame. Scrolling arms And 6 up lights and one down light at the crown. Spir...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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.
Category

Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potters, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by La Borne Potters. Sold with a new lamp shade and a new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. Signed under the...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 6.7 x 5.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Maarten Stuer, circa 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Maarten Stuer. Signed under the base. Sold with the lampshade and a new European electrical system. 2021. Dimensions: Dimensions with ceramic, electrical syst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1910 Italian brass sculptured pendant chandelier.
Located in Surrey, BC
An incredible brass/bronze Italian sculptured metal fixture with acanthus details, flowers wit cut glass dome. This is an imposing work of art, all in old age cracked white painted f...
Category

Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Stoneware Table Lamps by Pierre Digan to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware table lamp by Pierre Digan to La Borne. Signed at the base. Perfect conditions, circa 1970. Dimensions: 28 x 28 cm / 11' x 11' inches (without electrical system) 30...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Lacquered Wood on a Gilt Background Table Lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain
By Paul-Etienne Saïn
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant lacquered wood on a gilt background table lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain. Perfect original condition. Signed at the base. Sold with lamp shade and new electrical system. ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Table Lamp by Pol Chambost, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by Pol Chambost. Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " M...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with white Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Signed under the base. Sold with an European electrical system, 2020.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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.
Category

19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Pol Chambost. Circa 1930-1950. H : 13.2’ x 8.3’ inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1940s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Blue Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with blue glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table lamp with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with a glazes decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions: Ceramic on...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 8.7 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp Table, circa 1970, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp table. Perfect original conditions. circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions: Ceramic only: 42 x 4...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Roses
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful Italian table lamp with hand painted roses - It gives a romantic atmosphere no doubt: sometimes it may be convenient... it is NOT necessary to change the power supply, but ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Raphael Giarusso, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp attributed to Raphael Giarrusso, to Vallauris. Perfect original condition. No signed. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic base. Sold with a new Europ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Pierre Digan. Perfect original conditions. Artist monogram at the base. Circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned only f...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Vesprée » table lamp in raw stoneware, partially glazed in dark green by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with an European electrical system. Signed at the base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 26.4 x 14.2 x 7.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical...
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Black Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A black ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austry, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with red glaze decoration by Jean Austry. Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with black glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Onet, circa 1970, France
By Onet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with blue, grey glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Onet", circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dime...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic table lamp in the style of Jean Besnard, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp in the style of Jean Besnard. Circa 1930. H : 9.4’ x 7.4’ inches (ceramic only). H : 9.4’ x 13.2’ inches (with electrical system). Sold with a European elec...
Category

1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by La Grange au Potier, circa 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by La Grange au Potier. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960. H : 15.7’ x 8.7’ inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Table Lampe by Pierre Digan to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware table lamp by Pierre Digan to La Borne. Signed at the base. Perfect conditions, circa 1970. Dimensions: 29 x 29 cm / 11' 1/2 x 11' 1/ 2 inches (without electrical sys...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by the potters of La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Wood burning, circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentionned for t...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Metal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Carmel, CA
Gunmetal six-light chandelier with curves, curls and rose detail. The chandelier is suspended with three twist rods. The ceiling rosette is has cut det...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Floor Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta _07» floor lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Table Lamp in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Perfect conditions, circa 1930-1940. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 17, 5 cm / 18' x 7' x 7'...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Oak

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with White Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with white glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with a European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp with Green Glaze Decoration, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with green glaze decoration. Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions, circa 1960-1970. Signed under the base XF. Sold with a new European electrical system...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 22 x 8.7 x 7.9 inches (ceramic only).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with White Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with white glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with a European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp Signed Sesam, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
By Sesame
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp signed "Sesam" to Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base "Sesame, Vallauris", c...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Denis Castaing, La Borne Potters, Accolay Pottery, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $446 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,372.

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