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.
Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar This adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze in the ...
Bronze
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris, circa 1982.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. 1982. Unique piece. H : 2.2 x 18.9 x 8.1 inches.
Ceramic
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.3 x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 8.1 inches.
Ceramic
Big Dish in the Style of Guidette Carbonell, circa 1940-1950
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big dish in the style of Guidette Carbonell with brown glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions, circa 1940-1950. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais, circa 1970-1980.
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 5.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 16.1 x 12.8 x 2.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Ceramic
Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos. 5.5 x 19.3 x 17.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 16.1 x 12.9 x 2.1 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics i...
Ceramic
Decorative Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon, circa 1999
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A decorative dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1999.
Ceramic
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve, circa 1980.
By François Eve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920-1930. Perfect original conditions. H : 3.5 x 11.8 Inches.
Ceramic
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
Celadon glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 2.5 x 3.7 inches.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Green/blue glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green/blue glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 2.4’ x 8.3’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Provence, F...
Ceramic
A glaze ceramic cup by Vallauris, circa 1970, signed.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glazed ceramic cup by Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnel ceramic dish with abstract glazes decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne, circa 1970. Perfect conditions. Signed under the base " Linard". Unique piece.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos. 5.5 x 10.5 x 18.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926...
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Pr...
Ceramic
Emile Louis Picault French Bronze Tazza Compote Vide Pouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) "Olympias XCI Graeci Syracusis Captivi" bronze tazza Dated 1863. Standing on decorated base with Roman head motifs. Signed 'E. Picault, Exp...
Bronze
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux, 2013.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. H : 7.1 x 10.6 x 11.8 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Ayns...
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Dish by Robert Deblander, circa 1965-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic dish with an abstract glazes decoration by Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1965-1970.
Ceramic
Red glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed porcelain cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 2.2 x 6.7 inches.
Ceramic
Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.9’ x 8.3’ inches. - Born in 1954 in S...
Ceramic
Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 5.1’ x 7.9’ inches. - Born in 1954 i...
Ceramic
Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.1’ x 11.8’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Prove...
Ceramic
$289Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish, Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative serving dish or tray by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the very early p...
Ironstone
Bronze Tray or Vide-Poche, with Embossed Tiger, Signed and Dated
By General Bronze Corporation
Located in Petaluma, CA
A perfect tray to keep on your dresser for coins, rings, etc. Nicely detailed and signed and signed "General Bronze Corporation" and dated 1947. Always nice to know who made your antique purchase...
Bronze
$1,823
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Vallauris Green Ceramic Ashtray, Hand-Painted, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vallauris Green Ceramic Ashtray, Dish France 1950. Small french glazed ceramic dish with abstract design, signed Vallauris to base. Beautiful green glazed ceramic ashtray with colorful abstract design manufactured by Vallauris. This ashtray was handcrafted in France in the 1950's. Hand painted in purple green and yellow glazed ceramic on a dark olive green background. Use it as an ashtray or catchall, useful as jewelry bowl or vide-poche. Signed Vallauris at the bottom. Overall dimensions: 6.5 in x 6 in x 1.75 in height. About Vallauris. Vallauris Golfe Juan is a tourist town of the French Riviera near Antibes known as the "city of 100 potters". Its name (Valauria in Provencal) means "the golden valley...
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Handcrafted Moorish Ceramic Bowl, Blue and White circa 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted large Moroccan Moorish polychrome decorative ceramic bowl from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Antique ceramic handcrafted bowl...
Ceramic
Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
*One (1) available, second dish has sold. A Danish Faience ceramic pottery jewelry vide-poche square dish, from Denmark. Each dish has an internal band in brick red/dark orange and ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Faience
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Serving Bowls - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a splash of Mediterranean charm to your table setting with this delightful set of vintage Italian glazed ceramic fish serving bowls. Hand-painted with vibrant colors and intricat...
Ceramic
Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches " La pomme " signed Jouve & apollon mark on back in deep enamel. White cracked enamel with a turquoise/green/pink apple Measures: 17 cm ...
Ceramic
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" blue rectangular porcelain vide poche, change tray or pocket emptier / Made in France circa 1990s Original stamp at underside Width: 6.5 inches / Dept...
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum rectangular porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier / Made in France circa 1990s Original stamp at underside / comes in original ...
Porcelain
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.71 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum square porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier with base in suede / Made in France circa 1990s Original stamp on the side / comes...
Porcelain
$12,500
H 2.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Signed Stamped Yellow Glazed Stoneware Bowl, circa 1950
By Lucie Rie, Hans Coper
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper. The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on t...
Stoneware
$9,500
H 2.25 in Dm 7.75 in
Lucie Rie Signed Stamped Yellow Speckle Glazed British Pottery Bowl, circa 1950s
By Lucie Rie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous earth-toned, yellow, green, brown speckle glazed ceramic footed bowl by famed Austrian-born British potter Lucie Rie. The bowl is signed with Lucie Rie's impressed seal on the base. A rare and unique work. Simply a must for any collector of Rie's work or a beautiful stand-alone piece sure to light up any setting. Dame Lucie Rie...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl from Vallauris, France
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
Unusual glazed vintage ceramic bowl created in the famous potteries of Vallauris in the South of France. This rope design is a classic motif made famous in this area but the colour, ...
Ceramic
Brutalist Vide Poche in Cast Bronze 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Vide Poche in Cast Bronze, mid 20th century. Beautiful and very distinct vide poche in heavy cast bronze. Quintessentially brutalist with rough and hand made shapes and he...
Bronze
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 21.8 x 16.7 x 2.7 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 21.6 x 16.9 x 2.7 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Ceramic
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H 4.14 in Dm 14.18 in
Yellow/beige glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/beige glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.1’ x 14.2’ inches.
Ceramic
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H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Ceramic Tea Pot with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic tea pot with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller, (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece, Circa 1990.
Ceramic
Set of Two Ceramic Dishs by Jacques Lignier, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of two ceramic dishs by Jacques Lignier with beige, green, red glaze decorations. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "J. Lignier", circa 1960-1970. Measures...
Ceramic
Set of 3 Ceramic Plates by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 3 ceramic plates by Pierre Digan to La Borne. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970. Dimensions for one piece is: 24 x 24 cm.
Ceramic
Vide Poche in Gold Gilt Representing a Wild Boar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A vide poche in gold gilt representing a wild boar.
Bronze
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H 2.37 in W 14.97 in D 24.81 in
Exceptionnal Ceramic Dish by Atelier Madoura, ‘Style of Picasso’, circa 1960
By Madoura
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptional ceramic dish by Atelier Madoura to Vallauris, France (style of Picasso). Perfect conditions. circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Signed under the piece "Madoura Plein F...
Ceramic
Vide Poche in Gold Gilt Representing a Wild Boar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A vide poche in gold gilt representing a wild boar.
Bronze
Important Ceramic Plate by Alain Gaudebert, circa 1980-1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic plate by Alain Gaudebert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Gaudebert". circa 1980-1990.
Ceramic
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H 1.19 in W 20.67 in D 10.04 in
Important Dish by Jean & Robert Cloutier with Red Glaze Decoration, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important dish by Jean & Robert Cloutier with red glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Cloutier". circa 1950-1960.
Ceramic
Ceramic Cup by Valentine Schlegel, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important and rare ceramic cup by Valentine Schlegel with blue glaze decoration. Unique piece. Handwritten signature under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic