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Beaux Arts Lighting

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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Style: Beaux Arts
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.2 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 13.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical ...
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 8.7 x 12.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 5.5 x 7.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.1 x 8.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with a glazes decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions: Ceramic on...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austry, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Austry. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base, circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic table lamps by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Michel Auger, to Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Michel Auger, to Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970. Signed under the base. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dime...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp, by Sars Pottery, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by Sars Pottery. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentionned on...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It' s possible to order a pair or few pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp by the potters of La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Wood burning, circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentionned for t...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware table lamp by Bruno H’rdy. Artist signature on the side. Circa 1970. H : 10.2’ x 7.5’ x 3.9’ inches (ceramic only). H : 12.6’ x 7.5’ x 3.9’ inches (with elect...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

A ceramic table lamp with white glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / REF 5
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration. Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 2022. It' ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in beige grog clay by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2019. H : 12.6’ x 10.2’ inches (ceramic only). H : 17.5’ x 10.2’ inches (with electrical system). So...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp in blue slip stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2019. H : 15.3’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only). H : 20.5’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system)...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Blue Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with blue glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in dark green glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_05 » table lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Ceramic Sconce with White Glaze Decoration by Denis Castaing, circa 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic wall sconce with white glaze decoration by Denis Castaing. Sold without electrical system. 2022. It's possible to order a pair or few pieces.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a European electrical system. Signed at the base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic and Metal Lamps Table, Attributed to Michel Barbier, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic and metal lamps table attributed to Michel Barbier. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with White Glaze by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Ref 8
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with white glaze decoration. Sold with a new lampshade and a new European electrical system. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 2022. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp Signed Sesam, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
By Sesame
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp signed "Sesam" to Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base "Sesame, Vallauris", c...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

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...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Floor Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta _07» floor lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp Table, Attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp table, attributed to François Lembo, Vallauris. White, gold, glazes decoration. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Pierre Digan, to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Pierre Digan. Perfect original conditions. Artist monogram at the base. Circa 1970. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions are mentioned only f...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

« Nocta_03 » table lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in beige grog stoneware by Denis Castaing. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Approximate dimensions : 12.9 x 13.2 x 7.5 inches. Sold with a European elec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Gerard Hoffmann, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Gerard Hoffman with turquoise- blue, green glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Zoomorphic Pair of Ceramic Lamp, by Poet- Laval, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic pair of ceramic lamp by Poet- Laval. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new lamp shades and new European electrical system. Dimensions: Lamp with lampshade and...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

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.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Austruy, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Jean Austruy. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a new Europea...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by the Potters of La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with glaze decoration by La Borne Potters. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Sold with a new electrical electrification. Circa 1960-1970. Dimens...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Glaze Decoration, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic table lamp with blue glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski. Perfect original conditions. Sold without electrical system, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lampe Attributed to La Borne Potters, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp attributed to La Borne Potters. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Denis Castaing, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair ceramic table lamps by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2022.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Sconce Ceramic Attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A wall sconce ceramic attributed to Boleslaw Danikowski. Perfect original conditions. Sold without electrical system, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century European Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, to Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A French ceramic table lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, created in Vallauris, the historic centre of postwar French studio ceramics. Decorated with a stylised sunflower motif, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Signed, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp signed, Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a n...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with White Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with white glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with a European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp with Green Glaze Decoration, Signed Morvan, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with green glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Morvan" under the base. Unique piece, circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp with Yellow and Orange Glazes Decoration, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with yellow and orange glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. circa 1960-1970. France. This lamp is sold with a new European electrical system. Dimen...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with Geometrical Decoration by Huguette Bessone, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with geometrical decoration by Huguette Bessone. Perfect conditions. Sold with a new electrical system. Signed under the base,...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set A superb set in Honey coloured pallet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set A superb set in Honey coloured pallet, the column has a triple column upright, the lamp has a baluster shape and...
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1950s Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Marble

Elegant Lacquered Wood on a Gilt Background Table Lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain
By Paul-Etienne Saïn
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant lacquered wood on a gilt background table lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain. Perfect original condition. Signed at the base. Sold with lamp shade and new electrical system. ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Wood

Abstract green painted Ceramic table Lamp by Robert Deblander, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic lamp by Robert Deblander. Circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Original conditions. Height with lamp shade : 11 ' inch Diameter : 16 ' inch
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair 19th Century Silver and Beveled Mirror Five Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of large scale silvered bronze sconces feature Neo-classical motifs including laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and acorn finials. Originally gas powered, and now ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Signed E. F. Caldwell Slivered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of Caldwell sconces feature classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags, and rosettes.
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Lighting

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Bronze

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.
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Lighting

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Bronze

Italian Signed Hand-Painted Vase or Lamp Base
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian Tuscan vintage clay hand-painted vase, signed by the famous artist Zaccagnini. Perfect as a lamp base also. O/5873.
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1950s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

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Ceramic

Wonderful Pair of Beaded Italian Amethyst Crystal Tole Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of beaded Italian amethyst crystal tole sconces.
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20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 15
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 14.2 x 10.6 x 6.1 inches (ceramic only). H : 17.1 inches (ceramic and electrical system...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic table lamp by Hervé Rousseau, 2022 / Réf 13
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware lamp base by Hervé Rousseau. Artist signature under the base. 2022. H : 12.2 x 9 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). H : 16.1 inches (ceramic and electrical system). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Lighting

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Ceramic

Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 9.4’ x 3.9’ x 11.2’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.9 x 7.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Denis Castaing, La Borne Potters, Accolay Pottery, and Edward F. Caldwell Co.. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $446 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,372.