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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
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

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...
Category

20th Century French 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

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 : 6.3 x 6.1 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 12.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage 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.
Category

1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1980- 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Georges Martin with a wood base. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1980 - 1990. H : 21.6 x 7.1 x 21.6 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a new eu...
Category

20th Century French 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 : 8.7 x 12.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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 : 13.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical ...
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 : 5.5 x 4.1 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 : 11.8 x 9 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 : 17.1 x 26.4 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical...
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 : 9.05 x 7.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s 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...
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 : 13.4 x 10.6 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 : 7.1 x 11 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 : 12.9 x 7.5 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 : 9.8 x 7.1 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 : 10.2 x 7.5 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 : 5.5 x 7.7 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 : 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

Edward F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality three-light bronze lamp by Caldwell in the Louis XV style, features scroll and shell motifs on a marble base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2019. H : 15.3’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only). H : 20.5’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with Glaze Decoration, Signed, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with brow, white glazes decoration. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Zoomorphic Pair of Ceramic Lamp, by Poet- Laval, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic pair of ceramic lamp by Poet- Laval. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new lamp shades and new European electrical system. Dimensions: Lamp with lampshade and...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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 ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair ceramic table lamps 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

Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
Category

20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

Ceramic Table Lamp by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Sold with a new electrical electrification. Circa 1970-1980. Dimensions are mentioned only for the...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wood fired stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy, 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 16.9’ x 10.2’ x 6.3’ inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Black Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of black ceramic table lamps 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 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,...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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 condition...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1910 French Beaux-Arts Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Circa 1910 French Beaux-Arts gilt bronze chandelier. Finely cast French bronze chandelier in the fashion of Louis XV. This wonderful chandelier has a large cut crystal center b...
Category

1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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.
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A ceramic table lamp by Talbot to La Borne, circa 1940
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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Africanist table lamp with glazed decoration, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic Africanist lamp table with glaze decoration. Circa 1930-1940. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. H : 14.6’ x 8.8’ x 8.7’ inches (cera...
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 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-...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / REF 7
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration. Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 2022. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
Category

20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by Jeanne & Norbert Pierlot to Ratilly. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base with the monogram. Circa 1960-1970.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic and Metal Lamps Table, Attributed to Michel Barbier, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic and metal lamps table attributed to Michel Barbier. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Chicago Glass Co. Cast Glass Hanging Light Fixture, circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large beautiful quality heavy cast glass opaque white bowl in the Beau Arts style with antique bronze hardware. This bowl almost looks as if it's alabaster...
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Big Ceramic Table Lamp Signed, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic table lamp with glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new European ...
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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