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Beaux Arts Furniture

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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Beaux Arts
Ornate Beaux Arts 10 Arm Crystal Chandelier NY Plaza Hotel
Located in New York, NY
Original to the NYC Plaza Hotel, Beaux Arts crystal chandelier with 10 arms, cut glass bobeches and elaborate quantity of crystals and beads. Cleaned and restored. Small quantity ava...
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20th Century Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urn planters, with double handles. Weathered rusted patina has been wired brushed. One handle ha...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Cup by Sainte, Radegonde with White and Green Glazes, circa 1950- 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup with white and green glaze decoration by Sainte Radegonde. Perfect original conditions. Signed " D" under the base. Circa 1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Clock Frame from Original Penn Station Building in NYC, 6-ft diameter, c 1910
By Stanford White
Located in Madison, WI
Clock frame from the original Pennsylvania Station building in New York City, circa 1910. This Penn Station clock frame was part of one of the fou...
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Iron

Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder. Made by the well known maker, Maitland Smith,...
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Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Wall Ceramic Sculpture with White and Green Glazes Decoration, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall ceramic sculpture with white and green glazes decoration. In the style of sainte radegonde. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Matching Curtains in Corneline Fabric
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique matching French curtains in corneline fabric, fully embroidered. One (left) is cm.300 x 150, the other one (right) is 300 x 200 cm. The marked price is special for both.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Linen

Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration of Michel Leveque to La Borne, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration by Michel Levêque, Potter of La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed " M. Levêque" under the base. Circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair French-Style 19th-Century End Tables with Acorn Finals
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of French-style 19th-century petite end tables in the manner of Maison Jansen with brass filigree ribbed edging and acorn finials. Both have tooled cream leather tops and shelve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration, circa 1950 of Marcel Guillot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Marcel Guillot. Signature under the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1950.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

American Gold Leaf Reverse Cove, Circa 1880
Located in Hallowell, US
Having all original water gilt surface. Overall measurments are aprox 25x27 3/4 Rabbit detentions are Measures: 16x18 3/4.
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1880s American Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very Large Original French 19th Century spelter Statue Signed Hippolyte Moreau
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble, Spelter

Stoneware Pitcher by Robert Heraud to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware pitcher by Robert Héraud to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed under the base. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris. Entitled:...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Carved Wooden Horse Head
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Horse Head This Superb character is carved from a single piece of wood and is set on a wooden stand, it has a good dark patina ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Chateau Des Tuileries Sevres Type Porcelain Hand Painted Dresser Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique French porcelain dresser box. In a rare oval or egg form. Decorated with a cobalt ground, signed hand painted scene with lovers in a garden, and rich g...
Category

Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Big Covered Ceramic Jar by Jean & Jacqueline Lerat, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean and Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " JJ LERAT LA BORNE ". Circa...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

After Odoardo Tabacchi, Italian 19th Century "La Tuffolina" the Diver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905) a very fine Italian 19th century patinated bronze figure of "La Tuffolina" (The Diver). The finely cast brown patin...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Baey, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Pierre Baey. Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1990.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

"The Farm" by François Gall
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right. Measures 176" x 18.5" including the frame and 8" x 10.5" sight. Francois Gall 1912-1987 French Well listed artist in the Benezit. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Paint

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne. Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. 1964.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase in the Style of Robert Deblander, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase in the style of Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980. NOT SIGNED.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
Category

19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Faience

A ceramic cup by Andre Rozay to La Borne, circa 1946
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup by André Rozay ( 1913-1991) to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Rozay". Circa 1946. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Category

19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Painting XIX, Port
Located in Nice, FR
Small oil painting, representing a port from the 19th century, France. Gilt wood frame. Vintage canvas.
Category

19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Bronze Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Globe Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Ornate aged bronze fitter, a matching steel chain and a brass mount make up the hardware part of this pendant light. Comes with the original spherical frosted glass shade. Small quan...
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Ceramic Vase Attributed to Pol Chambost with White Glaze Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration attributed to Pol Chambost. No signed. Perfect original conditions. France, 1930.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Cup by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sculptural ceramic cup signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 NYC West Side Hwy Emblematic Cast Iron Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Complete set of 5, cast iron WPA era plaques reclaimed from the New York City West Side elevated highway which was torn down during the late 1970's. This set is a series of five desi...
Category

1930s American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Iron

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Covered Pot by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered pot signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Blue Barbotine Jardiniere with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue Barbotine Jardiniere with stand is a colorful and vibrant example of the amazing pottery that emanated from northern Fra...
Category

1880s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Curtain Rods in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1920 - Rare pair of old elegant curtain rods in lacquered and gilded wood, in width of 192 cm. ! Interior sides: 180 cm. x 24 depth x height 15 cm. NOW with a good price because I ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Painting impressionism " Les Lavandieres" Monogram E.B , period France 1883
Located in DÉNIA, ES
"The theme of washerwomen bent over their task on the edge of a stream appears in Boudin's work from 1878. The painter continues to use this motif, which knows few variations in its ...
Category

1880s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Russian Oil on Canvas Hunt Scene
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive well painted 19th century Russian oil on canvas of hunt scene or chase featuring troika pulled by 6 horses in full stride. Man armed w...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Ceramic Wall Sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce by Barbara Delfosse to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Circa 1970. NO SIGNED. SOLD WITHOUT ELECTRICA...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Covered Pot by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered pot signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. Perfect original conditions.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Carved Limestone Fruit Basket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Italian Carved Limestone fruit basket Baskets like this one have traditionally found their place in Europe in Chateaux and Manor Houses, mos...
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19th Century Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Silvered And Gilt Figural Table Mirror By Derby Silver Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
An American Silver-Plate and gilt table mirror 19th century. In the Rococo taste, the floral and foliate scroll decorated frame surmounted by a putto with Bacchus mask blowing trumpets raised on scroll feet, marked Derby Silver Co...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

Lucien DeLarue 'French, 1927 - 2011' Oil on Canvas French Harbor Scene
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas depicting a highly detailed French harbor scene with barren trees criss-crossing over the structures below, the serene waters filled with vessels and piers, perhaps a b...
Category

20th Century European Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by La Borne Potter's, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps with green and red glaze decoration by La Borne Potters. Sold with a new lamp shaded new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. Sign...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze Decoration in the Style of Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potters, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration by La Borne Potters. Sold with a new lamp shade and a new european electrical system Perfect original conditions. Signed under the...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Denis Castaing, Gisele Buthod Garçon, Tim Orr, and Michel Lanos. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $2,103.

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