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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Granchio Mini-Bar Cart by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Granchio minibar was inspired by a crab drawing created by Laura's 5-year-old son. The bar - bearing similarity to a crab standing on its legs - is made with marquetry of precious woods such as tamo, poplar, and madrone. The cabinet contains two upholstered drawers...
Bronze
Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage con...
Iron
$1,733Sale Price|40% Off
Antique French Carved Walnut Pastry Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard, c 1900, with an oval beveled curved glass display cabinet above a rear beveled mirror, on flo...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, ...
Brass
John Widdicomb Bonnet Top Cabinet
Located in North Canton, OH
Very Rare John Widdicomb Bonnet top cabinet with glass shelving. Beautiful hand painted details, intricate brass grating and hand carvings. Original...
Paint
Hand Painted Cupboard, 4 Oil Seascape Paintings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Painted Cupboard, 4 Oil Seascape Paintings This cupboard has been made using 4 wooden panels these were painted in the 19th century and are all based on views over the sea Each ...
Paint
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...
Other
A 19th Century Swedish Painted Armoire - Cupboard
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary early 19th century Swedish cupboard. Demonstrating a particularly striking and unusually exaggerated arched pediment sha...
Pine
$2,965
H 37.75 in W 65.75 in D 25.25 in
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bow front sideboard, buffet, or bar cabinet In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Carved mahogany, with original...
Brass
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th-century French Provincial oak coffer from Provence, traditionally used for storing linens and household goods. This hand-crafted trunk features a rectangular lift-top lid ...
Iron
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue Period: Early 1800s Origin: Bavarian Alps Wood type: Fir Dimensions: H. 157 cm 61.8 in W. 107 cm 42.1 in D. 42 cm 16.5 in Description: "Töl...
Fir
$1,878
H 39.18 in W 31.11 in D 19.1 in
Hand Painted Vintage Corner Pot Cupboard in the French Taste with Marbled Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative and well made hand painted vintage pine pot cupboard A very good looking and well made piece, after the antique French styl...
Marble
Finnish 19th century painted pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finnish 19th century painted pine wall cupboard circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this delightful and rare wall cabinet from Finland. Large decorative cornice and presented in a ...
Pine, Paint
Antique 1770s Era Country French Solid Walnut Carved Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique 1770s French Country solid walnut carved sideboard buffet is a remarkable example of 18th-century provincial craftsmanship. Handcrafted from rich, aged walnut, the buffe...
Walnut
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.5 in W 43.7 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Rococo Style 1850s Bonnet Top Cabinet with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style tall cabinet from circa 1850 with bonnet top, light gray painted finish, glass doors, four drawers, carved skirt and curving legs. Immerse your home in the ele...
Glass, Wood
$2,650
H 49 in W 46.38 in D 19 in
Antique Original Paint Rustic 2-Door Cupboard from Ireland Fabulous Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful “Shabby Chic” rustic antique 2-door small cupboard, still wearing its Original Painted Finish from the 1800s. The Small Painted Cupboard...
Iron
$1,868
H 70 in W 50 in D 19 in
1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Marble Top Server!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Marble Top Server!! Antique Server, French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Marble Top, 19th C, 1800s! This antique ...
Wood
$2,871
H 13.39 in W 30.71 in D 13.59 in
Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine example of 19th century t...
Brass
1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Monarch Furniture
Located in North Canton, OH
Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage condition. Incredible Eglomise finish on front drawe...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Northern African Window Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
An interplay of patinas gives this vintage wooden vitrine a unique and intriguing personality. Made in Northern Africa, the handsome cabinet with its carved cornice and deep paneling is painted a shade of clean white, muted and faded by a patinated finish. The window frames, by contrast – made from salvaged antique doors...
Metal
Custom Cabinet For Lisa
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Custom made cabinet to customer's specifications. Hand painted and hand crafted cabinet Price includes shipping
Oak
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
Located in North Canton, OH
Magnificent vintage piece from the Omni Collection by Century Furniture. Monumental in size this beauty has a huge presence both physically and beauty....
Wood
Sold
H 84.5 in W 65 in D 21 in
Antique French Beaux Arts Inlaid Bird’S-Eye Maple and Marble Sideboard/Bar
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding antique French Beaux Arts gilded Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Carved Walnut and bird’s-eye maple marble top, 20th c., with a central arched wide beveled mirror, flanked by two wide beveled glazed cabinets, on a thick highly figured white marble atop a setback cave frieze drawer with double cupboard...
Marble, Ormolu
19th C Style Wrought Iron Italian Indoor Outdoor Display Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Two available. 19th C Style Wrought Iron Italian Indoor Outdoor Display Cabinet. Featuring thick glass shelves.
Wrought Iron
Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental carved Camphor wood chest This beautiful carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know campho...
Wood
1900s Belgian Bleached Oak and Black Marble Buffets, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of bleached oak buffets was made in Belgium, circa 1900. The bun front feet and the upright profile are contrasted with a heavily ornamented front case and a lustrous marble top, lending these fin de siècle pieces a baroque inflection. The engraved vine leaves and grapes meandering around the doors, the stylized floral escutcheons and the detailed casted fruit basket...
Belgian Black Marble
Late 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine produced in France circa 1880. A stately wooden vitrine with its original patina, featuring a locking double door glass upper cabinet...
Hardwood
Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Single Door Credenzas, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian early 20th century walnut single door credenzas with lock, 1900s Walnut single door credenzas with structure entirely restored and painted in cream color with the internal p...
Metal
Large French 19th Century Bakers Rack Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large antique bakers rack made of black painted wrought iron and brass with great patina. This particular rack has 3 especially rare decorated brass...
Brass, Wrought Iron
1897 "The Arabian Nights" 12 Volumes Owed by Shirley Temple
By Richard F. Burton 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Shirley Temple Black - 12 volumes of The Arabian Nights. COA provenance provided. Sir Richard F. Burton (translator). The Arabian Nights: The Boo...
Paper