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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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.
Fabric, Wood
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. ...
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...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp Signed under the Base, Italy, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned for ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
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...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austruy, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Austruy. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new Europea...
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.
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 : 14.6 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original conditions. ...
Ceramic
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2019. H : 12.6’ x 10.2’ inches (ceramic only). H : 17.5’ x 10.2’ inches (with electrical system). So...
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with glaze decoration by La Borne Potters. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Sold with a new electrical electrification. Circa 1960-1970. Dimens...
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. - Born in 1968, he lives an...
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original con...
Ceramic
French Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette & Marius Bessone, to Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A French ceramic table lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, created in Vallauris, the historic centre of postwar French studio ceramics. Decorated with a stylised sunflower motif, th...
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...
Bronze
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.
Rock Crystal, Metal
$753Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Table Lamp with Fruits Carved in Terracotta by Zaccagnini
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sandblasted glass table lamp with ceramic/ terracotta fruits by the famous Italian artist Zaccagnini - It's like a sculpture on a table. It is NOT necessary to change the power supp...
Art Glass, Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic table lamp by Accolay, circa 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic table lamp by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960. H : 8.7 x 5.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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.
Gold Leaf
Ceramic table lamp by Michel Auger, from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1970.
By Michel Auger
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Michel Auger. Artist signature under the bae. Circa 1970. H : 22.4 x 14.6 inches (ceramic only). H : 26.4 x 14.6 inches (with electrical system). Sold wi...
Ceramic
Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 10.2 x 5.9 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). - Born in 1960 in France, she lives and...
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan vintage clay hand-painted vase, signed by the famous Zaccagnini, Tuscan artist. Not affected by fashion: there is no other like it. It's also per...
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Austruy, circa 1960.
By Jean Austry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic table lamp by Jean Austruy. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960. H : 13.4 x 8.3 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp with Geometrical Decoration by Huguette Bessone, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with geometrical decoration by Huguette Bessone. Perfect conditions. Sold with a new electrical system. Signed under the base,...
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
Orange glazed ceramic table lamp by Vallauris, circa 1960.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orange glazed ceramic table lamp by Vallauris. Circa 1960. H : 15.7 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Ceramic
Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp base by Marie-Lucie Trinquand. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 16.9 x 9.4 x 7.9 inches (ceramic only). - Born in 1960 in France, she lives and...
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...
Wood, Giltwood
Glazed ceramic table lamp by André Bodin, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp by André Bodin. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 9.4 x 5.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcel Giraud, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Marcel Giraud, with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Giraud", to Vallauris. Circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Sold with a new European electrical sy...
Ceramic
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 ...
Ceramic
Very Royal Bronze Unicorn Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The lamp is early 20th century European. The Unicorn painted glass medallions are British Monarchy and read Mon Droit... My Right. One of the 4 pieces of glass is different and must ...
Bronze
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...
Brass, Bronze
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
Ceramic Table Lamp by Gerard Hoffmann, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Gerard Hoffman with turquoise- blue, green glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1...
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970- 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic large table lamp by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 31.5 x 12.2 inches (with electrical system). H : 27.2 x 12.2 inch...
Ceramic
A ceramic table lamp by Talbot to La Borne, circa 1940
By jean talbot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Talbot to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1930-1940. Sold with a new european electrical system.
Ceramic
19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base
Located in Altrincham, GB
After Aug. Moreau, 19thC French Gilt Bronze Figural Lamp Base - in the form of a boy carrying a heavy water vessel, signed and with foundry mark medallion, on an onyx square base wit...
Marble, Ormolu
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. ...
Wood
Ceramic Lamp Table, Attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp table, attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris. White, gold, glazes decoration. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with glazes decoration. Perfect original dimensions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new European electrifi...
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...
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
Big Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Glaze Decoration, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic table lamp with blue glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
Ceramic
A big ceramic lamp by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with glazes decoration. Perfect original dimensions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new European electrifi...
Ceramic
Stoneware table lamp by Aurélie Proudom, 2026
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware table lamp by Aurélie Proudom. Artist monogram under the base. 2026. H : 11.8 x 9 inches (ceramic only). H : 14.9 x 9 inches (with electrical system). H : 24.8 x 14.9 in...
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...
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, to Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone to Vallauris. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new lamp shade and a new electrical system, circa 1970. Signed under th...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Accolay Potters, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with blue glaze decoration by Accolay Potters. Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. No Signed. Circa 1960-...
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 4.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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...
Ceramic
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...
Metal, Brass
$941Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Roses, 29" Height, 1988
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 ...
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 16
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 14.2 x 11 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). H : 17.5 inches (ceramic and electrical system)....
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in dark green glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burg...
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.
Ceramic