Beaux Arts Seating
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.
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Style: Beaux Arts
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Gufram Pratone 1971
Located in Perpignan, FR
A unique and unconventional Chaise longue that has as yet found no ersatz, Pratone has become a reference parameter in the history of design. Included by Vitra Design Museum among t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
sculptural armchair bicyle
Located in Perpignan, FR
Circa 1990. Attribué à Andy Gregg (USA)
Fauteuil rocking-chair / pièce unique
En parfait état
Category
1990s French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Green and pink glazed ceramic table by Sophy Mckeith, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and pink glazed ceramic table by Sophy Mckeith.
Artist signature under the base. 2023.
H : 16.5’ x 15.3’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of green and pink glazed ceramic tables by Sophy Mckeith, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of green and pink glazed ceramic tables by Sophy Mckeith. Artist signature under the base. 2023.
H : 1.2’ x 9.8’ x 13.6’ inches.
H : 1.2’ x 9.8’ x 13.6’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Green and pink glazed ceramic table by Sophy Mckeith, 2023-2024.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and pink glazed ceramic table by Sophy Mckeith.
Artist signature under the base. 2023. Unique piece.
H : 16.9’ x 15.3’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of stools by Ico Parisi for Cantù Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR
Pair of stools by Ico Parisi for Cantù Italy 60s
Dimensions: 55 cm x 35 cm x 42 cm
These benches are superb, the fabric is stain-free, the set is in great condition.
Ico Parisi edi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Wood
Farmchair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Farmchair contemporized, 2 sculptural legs added, painted and lacquered.
• Info about Markus
• born 1964 in Aschaffenburg, Germany
• since 1986 active as a visual artist
• since ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Stool/ Sculpture - Reality bites by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
1900 italian stool contemporized, additional leg in a sculptural form, painted and multi-lacquered.
• Info about Markus
• born 1964 in Aschaffenburg, Germany
• since 1986 active as...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Birch
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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 : 17.5’ x 11.2’ x 11.2 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parisian Park or Garden Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French garden bench from a park in Paris. Black painted cast iron frame with new pressure treated pine slats. Nice qual...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Iron
Sculptural stool "Cristal 1" by Laurent Dufour, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cristal 1, 2023 by Laurent Dufour
Glazed stoneware.
Unique piece.
Signed at the base.
This piece can be put indoor and outdoor.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool or Table with Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2022
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool or table with glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool or Table with Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2022
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool or table with glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool with Orange and White Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2021
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool with orange and white glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2021.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Stool Skull in Grey Ceramic by Antonio Cagianelli, Contemporary
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Sculpture stool pouf or ottoman skull titled Transvital 2009 in grey ceramic by the designer Antonio Cagianelli who work on the philosophy Vanities for more than 20 years. Limited e...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Early 18th Century Two Seat Sofa Treasure Chest Upholstered Settee
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous transformation of a 18th century treasure chest remnant into an amazing love seat / lounge chair. Probably outfitted in the fifties with mohair upholstery and large button t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Stool by Martin Goerg, circa 2018
By Martin Goerg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool by Martin Goerg with glazes decoration.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Perfect original conditions.
2018.
A set of 8 pieces is available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Francis Bacon Davenport American Renaissance Carved Mahogany Armchair
By A.H. Davenport
Located in Sharon, CT
A large beautifully carved rocking chair, the design attributed to Francis Bacon.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rare armchair sculpture Louis Durot
By Louis Durot
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très rare fauteuil sculpture réalisé par Louis Durot pour l'exposition de la maison de Nikolaos Xasteros .
Il s'agit d'une pièce unique en parfait état.
résine renforcée .
Category
Early 2000s French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Ceramic Stool or Table with Glazes Decoration by Mia Jensen, circa 2021
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic stool or table with glazes decoration by Mia Jensen.
Unique piece.
Signed under the base.
Circa 2021.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Seating
Materials
Ceramic
Beaux Arts seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Jean Ponsart, Martin Goerg, Maarten Stuer, and Antonio Cagianelli. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $557 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $2,227.
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