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.
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2025.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2025. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
Pair of white and black engobed bollène stoneware stools by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of white and black engobed bollène stoneware stools by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches. - Born in 1992 in Briançon, France, lives and ...
Ceramic
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 20.9’ x 11.2 inches. - Born in 1992 in Briançon, France, lives and works in ...
Ceramic
Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Signed. 2021. Only available upon order. Manufacturing time...
Ceramic
Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware bench by Maarten Stuer. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 80.1’ x 23.4’ x 17.1’ inches. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives and works in the Gers, France. Ma...
Ceramic
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches. - Born in 1992 in Briançon, France, lives and works in ...
Ceramic
Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Signed. 2021. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives and works in...
Ceramic
Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Signed. 2021. H : 16.7 x 43.3 x 15.7 inches. - Born in 19...
Ceramic
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches. - Born in 1992 in Briançon, France, lives and works in ...
Ceramic
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and black engobed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches. - Born in 1992 in Briançon, France, lives and works in ...
Ceramic
$5,930 / item
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 43.31 in
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
1980s Limited Edition Black Lacquer and Copper Table by Robert Kuo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Limited edition lacquer and repousse' table/ bench by Robert Kuo for Maguire.
Copper
$5,930
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 43.31 in
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Brass and Steel Footman Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as a footman (a table used next to a cooking fire, where...
Brass, Steel
$3,250
H 17 in W 50.5 in D 18 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Mahogany & Black Button Tufted Bench, 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb bleached mahogany bench with tufted black vinyl surface. Featuring a sturdy rectangular braced, solid Mahogany frame, button tufted, finished in impressed, patterned faux black leather. Coffee table with tray...
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare African antique bench or coffee table. Originally used as a day bed. Hand carved wheels and pretty carvings along the sides and head rest. A unique piece with lovely p...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
Walnut
$8,189
H 8.08 in W 45.28 in D 10.04 in
Contemporary Ceramic Coffeetable modern Bench Glazed Stoneware Dark Green Brown
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The piec...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
$10,612
H 8.08 in W 45.28 in D 10.04 in
Contemporary Ceramic modern Coffeetable Bench Glazed Stoneware Black Blue
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The piec...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
$6,500 / item
H 18 in W 30 in D 12 in
Thin Table 2 in Contemporary White Powder Coated Steel and Polished Steel Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin 2 is the embodiment of subtlety with its smooth, bent steel frame and whisper touch to the floor. The hovering shelf adds to the illusion that the piece is in the process of...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,500 / set
H 15.75 in W 59.75 in D 14.88 in
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with rush seats (ca. 1950s, USA). Compact piece, ideal for smaller rooms with space li...
Wrought Iron
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2025.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2025. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2025.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Woodfired stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2025. H : 17.7’ x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
Very Attractive French Folding Green Metal Garden Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Attractive French Folding Green Metal Garden Bench A Lovely piece, it has seen very little use and is not outdoor weathered, the bench seats 2 comfortably, it can be very eas...
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Garden Benches
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of similar 19th century French garden benches, each with cast iron faux bois frame and oak board seat and backrest. Old pale green painted patina. Nice quality iron work and g...
Iron
Sold
H 20.87 in W 12.6 in D 10.83 in
Pair of blue glazed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of blue glazed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 20.8’ x 12.6’ x 10.8 inches.
Ceramic
Blue glazed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart, 2023.
By Jean Ponsart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed bollène stoneware stool by Jean Ponsart. Artist monogram at the base. 2023. H : 20.8’ x 12.6’ x 10.8 inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware Bench or Coffee Table by Maarten Stuer, 2021
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware bench or coffee table by Maarten Stuer with kaolin engobe decoration. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Signed. 2021.
Ceramic
French Maison Gatti Rattan Bamboo Banquette Bench
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand French rattan bamboo banquette seating or bench made by Maison Gatti. Large four person bench constructed from bent rattan and beech by Parisia...
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin, Beech
Italian Classic Form Bench in the Beaux Arts Manner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Classic form bench in the Beaux Arts manner. Deeply carved and detailed walnut with a marble seat. Museum style heavy seat bench. Black marble inset seat replaces the old cane...
Marble