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Beaux Arts Textiles

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 Curtains in Corneline Fabric, Fully Embroidered, 1880
Antique French Curtains in Corneline Fabric, Fully Embroidered, 1880

Antique French Curtains in Corneline Fabric, Fully Embroidered, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique matching French curtains in corneline fabric, fully embroidered. One (left) is cm.300 x 150, the other one (right) is 300 x 200 cm. The marked price is special for both. re...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Linen

Henry Cashmere blend Black Blanket with Silk Border, Queen Size, by JG Switzer
Henry Cashmere blend Black Blanket with Silk Border, Queen Size, by JG Switzer

Henry Cashmere blend Black Blanket with Silk Border, Queen Size, by JG Switzer

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Can be used as a coverlet or blanket. Blankets as artful heirlooms. 18th century English mill wool carries Royal Warrant to Windsor Castle and is highest quality and softest Merino w...

Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Wool

Elegant Red Floral Broccatello Fabric in Beaux Arts Style, France
Elegant Red Floral Broccatello Fabric in Beaux Arts Style, France

Elegant Red Floral Broccatello Fabric in Beaux Arts Style, France

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Elegant fabric named "broccatello" with red flowers on a light background. To be used where a nice fabric is needed. On request I can prepare some pillows.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Brocade

Antique French Lace Collar, Cotton, Hand-Woven, Beaux Arts Style, 1880
Antique French Lace Collar, Cotton, Hand-Woven, Beaux Arts Style, 1880

Antique French Lace Collar, Cotton, Hand-Woven, Beaux Arts Style, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique French lace collar, late 19th century, in perfect condition. It can be used as a trim for a dress or made into a lampshade for a special lamp. Good price for closing activiti...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Rare Antique Curtain Rods in Lacquered Gilded Wood, 192 cm Wide
Rare Antique Curtain Rods in Lacquered Gilded Wood, 192 cm Wide

Rare Antique Curtain Rods in Lacquered Gilded Wood, 192 cm Wide

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1920 - Rare pair of old elegant curtain rods in lacquered and gilded wood, in width of 192 cm. ! Interior sides: 180 cm. x 24 depth x height 15 cm. NOW with a good price because I ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Wood

Henry Merino White King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer
Henry Merino White King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer

Henry Merino White King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Can be used as a coverlet or blanket. Blankets as artful heirlooms. 18th century English mill wool carries Royal Warrant to Windsor Castle and is highest quality and softest Merino w...

Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Wool

Henry Cashmere Black King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer
Henry Cashmere Black King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer

Henry Cashmere Black King-Size Blanket with Silk Border by JG Switzer

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Can be used as a coverlet or blanket, this is our finest cashmere blend bespoke dyed by the mill just for JG. The cloth is a rare cashmere blend of 85% lambswool/15% cashmere and is...

Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Wool

Merino Black King Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG SWITZER
Merino Black King Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG SWITZER

Merino Black King Size Blanket with Grey Print Border by JG SWITZER

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, 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. Throw is 85% Lambswool/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 Textiles

Materials

Wool

JG SWITZER 100% Silk Charmeuse B&W Birdsong print Body Pillow
JG SWITZER 100% Silk Charmeuse B&W Birdsong print Body Pillow

JG SWITZER 100% Silk Charmeuse B&W Birdsong print Body Pillow

By JG Switzer

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Luxe body pillow crafted from 100%, highest grade 19mm Silk Charmeuse fabric and offered in our in-house Viennese-inspired "Birdsong" print. Measures 16 high x 48" long. Coordinates ...

Category

2010s American Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Brass Tie-Backs with Roses, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850
Antique Brass Tie-Backs with Roses, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850

Antique Brass Tie-Backs with Roses, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/4535 - Antique pair of elegant tiebacks with roses for Your curtains : applied to the wall, they can hold the curtains sideways in a very elegant way, or Your belts or scarfs.  

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Textiles

Materials

Brass

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Unique Pair of Cushions with Floral Cotton Velvet Fabric, Spain
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Decorative Vintage European Chinoiserie Fabric Pillow with Floral Design
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Located in Firenze, IT

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French Beaux-Arts Wood and White Enamel Coat and Hat Rail
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Antique Paisley Kalamkari Textile, Hand-Blocked Cotton, India, 1930
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Rare Set of Four Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Hooks or Supports
Rare Set of Four Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Hooks or Supports

Rare Set of Four Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Hooks or Supports

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare set of old curtains hold back brackets for wall: they make elegant all windows! On disposal other ones: 2- 4- 6- 8 supports (see other photos on 1stdibs). O/6771-1.   

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Pillow from a Turkish Rug
Pillow from a Turkish Rug

Pillow from a Turkish Rug

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W 19 in L 20 in

Pillow from a Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

Pillow from a Turkish rug featuring a stunning blue tone.

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts Textiles

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Blue Persian Tabriz Rug Pillow
Blue Persian Tabriz Rug Pillow

Blue Persian Tabriz Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Bolster size pillow made from vintage Persian Tabriz rug.

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Square Turkish Rug Pillow
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W 24 in L 24 in

Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a distressed Turkish rug.

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Yellow and Lavender Turkish Kilim Pillow
Yellow and Lavender Turkish Kilim Pillow

Yellow and Lavender Turkish Kilim Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Large pillow made from a Turkish Kilim in yellows, soft green and lavender.  

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Hermes Vintage Les Sportives Scarf 70 Gitane Bleu, Original Tag and Packaging
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Located in New York, NY

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Beaux Arts textiles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts textiles 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 textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts textiles made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include and JG Switzer. 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 textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $527 and tops out at $2,957 while the average work can sell for $800.