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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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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
« 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...
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...
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 by Huguette and 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
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 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
Ceramic Table Lampe Attributed to La Borne Potters, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp attributed to La Borne Potters. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-...
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 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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burgundy. ...
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
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.
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
$28,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Crystal, Bronze
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
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)...
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
$7,300 / item
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 : 12.8’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only). H : 17.5’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system). So...
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.
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.
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
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 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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-...
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burgundy. ...
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 Michel Auger, from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Michel Auger, to Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970. Signed under the base. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dime...
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. ...
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. 2...
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.
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.
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...
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
$2,175 / set
Pair Of Painted Tole Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century floral wall sconces attributed to the Caldwell Manufacturing Company, American, circa 1910–1920. Executed in painted tole over brass or bronze, each sconce...
Brass, Bronze
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 : ...
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...
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.
Ceramic
Set of Three Stoneware Table Lamps by Pierre Digan to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
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...
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. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burgundy....
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. - Born in...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp Signed, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
By Vallauris AM
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...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austry, circa 1960-1970
By Jean Austry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Austry. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base, circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are ...
Ceramic