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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Beaux Arts
"Placing the Sandal, " Bas Relief Masterpiece with Nudes by Levillain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very fine carved relief panel was sculpted by Ferdinand Levillain, France's master of bas relief at the turn of the last century. Levillain was famous for his low reliefs in med...
Category
1890s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Oil painting on Canvas Iris Garden Signed E. Ballestra Contemporary Artist
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
The subject of the painting are Iris in the soft breeze of the garden, very refined vibrations of the colors for Nature's Lovers .
dance of the light on the fragil petals. Tranpare...
Category
1990s French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Canvas
German Bronze Figure of Emil Jannings, Hollywood and Movie Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings.
Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...
Category
1920s German Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Marcel Bergue Style Mirror Bronze and Iron
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic Beaux Arts vertical wall mirror in the manner of Marcel Bergue. Hand wrought iron with cast bronze attachments. Mirror size: 25.5" x 13".
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Metal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Carmel, CA
Gunmetal six-light chandelier with curves, curls and rose detail. The chandelier is suspended with three twist rods. The ceiling rosette is has cut det...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paris Street Scene with an Active Morning 1912 by Artist Albert Abramovitz
By Benjamin Abramowitz
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well constructed impressionist painting depicting a Paris street scene. Fantastic color. Beautiful original frame signed Abramawitz
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Paint
"Algernon Sullivan Plaque, " Rare Bas Relief with Nude Figures by Jules Roine
By Jules-Edouard Roiné 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and important relief sculpture honors Algernon Sydney Sullivan, one of the most admired and respected attorneys and civic leaders active in New York in the late 19th century. Born a Hoosier, he moved to New York by 1860, and though an ardent abolitionist, felt honor-bound to step forward to defend the sailors of the Confederate ship Savannah, captured by the Union early in the Civil War. He served in the public sector for a decade and fought the Tweed gang. Later, Sullivan created two of the more important and influential law firms in New York in his era -- one of them, Sullivan and Cromwell, continues today -- but he always remained supportive of the poor who could not afford to retain an attorney for legal assistance. In his honor, the Sullivan Fountain was erected in Van Cortlandt...
Category
1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pigeon Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner featuring three white pigeons on a plum-colored field.
Measures: 3'1'' x 11'3''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Busts After Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pair of 19th century busts are after noted French sculptor Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887). The pieces are exquisitely detailed and depict the head and torso of a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bronze Depicting the Slain Head of King Richard III Shakespeare Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those who are wanting sculpture of any Shakespeare characters, we have that here for you.
We know it is the head of King Richard III being held by an...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Original Still Life Painting, Signed
Located in Carmel, CA
Mid Century impressionist style still life painting.
Signed '62
Canvas measurement; 23.75" X 19.25"
Category
1960s European Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French Upright Iron Coat and Umbrella Stand with Mirror
Located in Carmel, CA
The green iron hat, coat and umbrella stand with a top shelf is functional and decorative. It is narrow enough that it will fit into a small l...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Parcel-Gilt Painted Swedish Beveled Mirror Carved Figures
Located in Stamford, CT
French parcel-gilt painted Swedish mirror with carved figures. This is a truly magnificent console or over the mantel mirror. The early 19th century original paint decorated and parc...
Category
1860s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
By Max Lange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pale Blue Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Pale watery blue tightly woven early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 9'5'' x 12'10''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Demilune Gilded Metal Console Table with Glass Top, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s demilune French gilded metal console table with a glass top.
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Under the Aqueduct, " Very Fine 1920s Trumeau from Philadelphia Estate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pairing of mirror and painting, framed in dark green and old gold, comes from a historic estate in the Philadelphia area. The upper painting depicts a bustling Italia...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Canvas
Army Green Pink Mustard Color Gallery Size Turkish Oushak Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak, rare size and coloration in predominantly army green with hints of mustard and pinks throughout, circa 1900.
Measures: 6'3" x 12'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly sculpted and highly detailed, this very fine bronze relief dated 1892 -- designed by Lodovico Pogliaghi and sculpted by Angelo Cappuccio for Stefano Johnson in Milan -- depi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Horace Edmund Huey "Bouquet De Fleurs" Painting
By Horace Edmund Huey
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Horace Edmund Huey born in Indiana on August 29 1895. Horace was a director and past President of The Valley Artists Guild. The school "Will Be Devoted To Understanding Traditional A...
Category
20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French cast iron white painted garden urn planters. Original weathered rusty patina. One urn has a chip in the rim. Circa 1870-1880.
Weight: 54 Lbs each
Di...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Brass Oil Burning Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Beaux-Arts style brass and glass oil lamp chandelier with large aquamarine blue glass dome shade. Three scrolling cast brass arms with decorative finial centers...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Gilt Wall Mirror from Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French hand carved giltwood wall mirror from Pierre Deux.
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Reclaimed Beaux Arts Steel Panel Grill Floral Motif 92 x 59.25
Located in New York, NY
Beaux Arts large divider made of solid steel with floral motifs on each panel grill. This was reclaimed out of a New York building. Please note, thi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Steel
1917 Copper Corbel Hanging Original Verdigris Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Original 1917 copper corbel now framed with wood. Can be used as a wall hanging. Original green verdigris color. Retrieved from the roofline of 417 Park Ave in NYC. Small quantity av...
Category
1910s American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Beaux Arts Bronze Chandelier 4 Lights Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century bronze pendant chandelier in a Classic Beaux Arts design. Each of the four standard medium bass sockets are separated by glass panels. Comes with original canopy. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French cast iron white painted garden urn planters. Original weathered rusty patina.
Weight: 38.5 lbs. each
Dimensions: 12" Height x 19" Diameter.
Bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Iron
1972 Chapman patinated Metal Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Germantown, MD
1972 Chapman solid brass Bouillotte lamp with tole shade. Base 9.5" inches diameter. Lamp is 33" to the top of the ring and 25" to the top shade. Shade me...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Zatzka a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Flowers of the Alps"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Flowers of the Alps" ("Blumen der Alpen") Depicting young standing and posing young maiden holding a wicker b...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Merino Black Queen Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG Switzer
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Emilie blankets are milled in England and Viennese-inspired. Milled at the most esteemed mill in the world, operating since 1783 with a Royal Warrant fine fabrics. Thro w is 85% lambs wool/15% cashmere blend. Full size blanket in King or Queen is 100% Merino wool from New Zealand. Border frame is JG Switzer signature 4 -inch 100% silk charmeuse in a custom pattern found nowhere else in the world.
Emilie is a small tribute to Emilie Floge...
Category
2010s American Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Wool
"Boy with Blue Eyes, " Portrait Masterwork, Oil on Canvas by William Paxton
By William McGregor Paxton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by one of America's great masters of portraiture, this depiction of a male youth is brimming with warmth and life. The boy pictured here, with his ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture
Materials
Paint
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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