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Beaux Arts Boxes

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
Italian Antique Miniature on Casket: Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3321 - Little casket with beautiful landscape miniature, briar-tuia wood - miniature fixe on silk, A very rare objet : for collectors. I keep it leaning on a chest of drrawers ...
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1830s French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.1’ x 8.3’ x 7.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 7.9’ x 7.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Serpentine Faux Tortoise Finish Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Painted wood with in a faux tortoise finish and suede lined interior and bottom. The hinged lid decorated with a lake landscape with village and tower. Measures: 8 x 12", H. 4 1/2"...
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20th Century Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. ...
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1970s American Vintage Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

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 Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges purse shaped box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1900-20. Marked on interior as “Limoge...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Limoges Single Perfume Bottle Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges single perfume bottle box. Made in Limoges, France circa 1920-30. Marked on base as...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Box with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic box with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base, Circa 1990....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Box with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic box with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base, Circa 1990....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Camille Virot, circa 1990-2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase by Camille Virot. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Evening Silver Antique Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a Christmas present ?
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1888. This rare box was crafted with...
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Ceramic Sculpture Representing a Head by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 2017
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture with white glaze decoration representing a head by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 2017. Unique piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Boxes

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Antique Paul Jean Millet Sèvres Ceramic Box Polychrome Blue Green Glaze
Located in Munich, DE
This fine Sèvres ceramic box is marked PM Sèvres for Paul Jean Milet. It has been glazed in the most marvellous colours reminiscent of a Monet's water lillies.
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1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Boxes

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20th Century Czech Beaux Arts Boxes

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19th Century Blue Opaline Box
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Very fine 19th century blue opaline box with gilt and enamel floral decoration and ormolu fittings.
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19th Century European Antique Beaux Arts Boxes

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Black Decorative Ceramic Box-Sculpture by François Belliard, circa 1993
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Fine Quality Burr Walnut Humidor made by Boisseliers du Rif
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A fine quality burr walnut humidor made by Boisseliers du Rif Boisseliers du Rif are leaders in high end wood manufacturing, the name is synonymous with quality and high end fi...
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Vintage Limoges Tall Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

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Vintage Limoges Tall Ring Box
Vintage Limoges Tall Ring Box
H 2.75 in W 1.4 in D 1 in
Vintage Limoges Heart Lock Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage Limoges Heart Lock Ring Box
Vintage Limoges Heart Lock Ring Box
H 1.75 in W 1.3 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Limoges French Accents Trinket Box
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Late 20th Century French Beaux Arts Boxes

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Vintage Limoges Perfume Box with Bottles
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Vintage Limoges Leather Violin Case Box with Violin
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Beaux Arts boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, 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 boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Alistair Danhieux, Gisele Buthod Garçon, Limoges, and Alain Gaudebert. 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 boxes 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 $3,107 while the average work can sell for $1,413.

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