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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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 12.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European 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 : 9.05 x 7.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Sain...
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Lamp with Green Glaze Decoration, Signed Morvan, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with green glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Morvan" under the base. Unique piece, circa 1960-1970.
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. ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp with a Blue Turquoise Glaze by Hervé Taquet, circa 2017
By Hervé Taquet
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.
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
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 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
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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...
Ceramic, Art Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baccarat Crystal Swan Shaped Lamp, Beaux Arts Style, Mid-20th Century
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...
Crystal
French Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp with a Floral Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a vintage French hand-painted porcelain table lamp with a floral motif and gold gilt accents. Measures: 6" in width, 6" in depth and 22.5" in height to the socket and 29" to...
Bronze
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza, circa 1930.
By Kaza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza. Signature under the base. Circa 1930. H : 11.8’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only). H : 15.7’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system). H ...
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
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 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...
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
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
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
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Bur...
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
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 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...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp, with Glazes Decoration, France, La Borne, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with glazes decoration by the potters of La Borne, center of France. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Sold with a new European electrical s...
Ceramic
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
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
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...
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 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.
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
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...
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.
Ceramic
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works...
Ceramic
Ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970- 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 8.3 x 6.3 inches (with electrical system). H : 19.7 x 8.3 x 6.3 ...
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'...
Oak
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
Lavender and Rouge Marble Gilt Bronze Candelabra Now a Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Richly cast and gilded bronze floral and foliate bronze mounts with rose blooms / buds for candle holder .Now wired as a lamp . Crack to marble dome repaired (see photo 4 ) . very de...
Marble
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...
Ceramic