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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
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

Black- Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A black- brown ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base. 2021. Sold with a new European electrical system.  
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

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 European Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp with Brown Glaze Decoration, Signed under the Base, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with brown glaze decoration. Signed under the base "Accolay", circa 1970. Perfect original conditions.  
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

Pair of Large E. F. Caldwell Flush Mounts, Signed, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A pair of signed Caldwell flushmounted fixtures, circa 1920. The shaped cameo-style glass dome with classical motifs. With shaped gilt bronze frame and with acorn shaped finials on t...
Category

1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

« Nocta_01 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_01 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Approximate dimensions : 18.5 x 9.8 x 18.5 inches. Sold with a European el...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

French chandelier in rock crystal, glass and metal circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chandelier in rock cristal, glass and metal circa 1930 with drops and flowers, possibly Maison Jansen.
Category

1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

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 ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Arty Table Lamp in Terracotta by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-painted wood table lamp by Laura Gonzalez with a Maison Pierre Frey fabric lampshade. Made in France.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baccarat Crystal Swimming Swan Shaped Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Baccarat crystal swan shaped lamp This lovely piece is the finest quality made in the shape of a swan, the electrics are working and comes without a sha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beige glazed ceramic table lamp by Huguette et Marius Bessonne, circa 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beige glazed ceramic table lamp by Huguette et Marius Bessonne. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960. H : 15.3 x 11.8 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical s...
Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti Gilt Wood Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Figural Nude Putti Gilt Wood Candelabra Lamp. Height to the top of the base is 20 inches. Additional information: Materials: Woo...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Beaux Arts Style Patinated Metal Two-Light Bouillotte Table Lamps
By Al Chapman
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair Beaux Arts Style Patinated Metal Two-Light Bouillotte table Lamps. Very good vintage condition. Measure 9 inches in width x 9 inches in depth at the base and stand 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Big Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette Bessone to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by Huguette Bessone. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. Signed under the base " H. Bessone to Vallauris". Unique piece. ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Georges Pelletier, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1960-1970. Dimensions are mentioned only for cera...
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 : 5.5 x 3.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp with a Blue Turquoise Glaze by Hervé Taquet, circa 2017
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with a blue turquoise glaze by Hervé Taquet. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base. Sold without lampshade. Sold with an European electrical system. 2017.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
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 a European electrical system. Signed at the base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture - Lamp, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculpture - lamp, circa 1970. Sold with lamp shade and new electrical system, circa 1970-1980. Dimensions without lampshade.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 13.4 x 9.8 x 5.7 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.9 inches (ceramic and electrical system)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 13
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 12.2 x 9 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.1 inches (ceramic and electrical system). ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Ceramic Lamp by Huguette & Marius Bessone, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A lovely ceramic lamp with a geometrical decoration with white and brown glazes by Huguette and Marius Bessone. Signed under the base Bessone, Vallauris. Unique piece. circa 1970....
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 : 8.3 x 5.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 20
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 13.8 x 11.8 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.9 inches (ceramic and electrical system...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by Aurélie Proudom.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic table lamp by Aurélie Proudom. Artist monogram under the base. 2023. H : 5.9 x 7.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les Potiers d'Accolay. Perfect original conditions. Artist signature under the base « A. Coula Fait Main ». Circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new European e...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Marius Bessonne, circa 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic table lamp by Marius Bessonne. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960. H : 20.9 x 10.2 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big 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

Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 9.4’ x 3.9’ x 11.2’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 14
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 13.7 x 7.5 x 9.8 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.9 inches (ceramic and electrical system)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French 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 are mentioned without electrical system.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed and Engobed Stoneware Lamp by Bruno H'rdy to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed and engobed stoneware lamp by Bruno H'rdy to La Borne. Circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned for the ce...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 18
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 14.6 x 11 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). H : 17.3 inches (ceramic and electrical system)....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract green painted Ceramic table Lamp by Robert Deblander, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic lamp by Robert Deblander. Circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Original conditions. Height with lamp shade : 11 ' inch Diameter : 16 ' inch
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 12
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 13.4 x 9.8 x 5.9 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.3 inches (ceramic and electrical system)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp by Pierre Roulot, circa 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big ceramic lamp by Pierre Roulot. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed and dated under the base "Roulot" and "1950&q...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Signed, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp signed, Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a n...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Floor Lamp 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

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 : 6.3 x 5.3 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage 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 : 13.4 x 10.2 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 : 5.5 x 3.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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 & in line s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Iron

Big Ceramic Lamp with Yellow and Orange Glazes Decoration, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with yellow and orange glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. circa 1960-1970. France. This lamp is sold with a new European electrical system. Dimen...
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 : 11.8 x 9.4 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potter Hardy, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Hardy, to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned only fo...
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 : 7.1 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage 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 : 10.6 x 8.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Eathenware table lamp with geometrical decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Eathenware table lamp with geometrical decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1980. Sold with a new electrical system. H : 13.8 x 2.7 x 2.7 i...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_05 » table lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay. Signature sous la base. Circa 1960-1970. H :10.6’ x 11.4’ inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1960s French Vintage 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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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