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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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Style: Beaux Arts
Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter
Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter

Antique French Palissy Majolica Serving Platter

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Palissy Majolica serving platter is an exquisite example of the genre, very well preserved and resplendent with jewel tones on a rich background creating a very decora...

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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray in Historic Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray in Historic Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray in Historic Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Olympian sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with deep well and reeded rim; low-relief shoulder with dense leafing scrollwork, cornucopias, vases, and mask...

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Early 1900s Antique Beaux Arts Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.

Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.

By George Martin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Earthenware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 16.5 x 1.2 inches.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

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Beaux Arts platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,960 and tops out at $2,960 while the average work can sell for $2,960.