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André Arbus Furniture

French, 1903-1969

French architect, sculptor and designer André Arbus was destined to become one of the 20th century’s finest furniture makers. According to him, the craft was in his blood. “I come from an old family of cabinetmakers,” he once said. “From father to son for a very long time. In other words, I was born in a cabinet-making workshop.”

Born in Toulouse in 1903, Arbus spent his childhood working in his father’s business which sold reproductions of 18th century French furniture. He later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse under sculptor Henry Parayre. 

After graduating, Arbus returned to work with his father as the business’s artistic director. When his father retired, Arbus transformed the company from selling furniture reproductions to one that produced his own formidable designs, including cocktail tables, sofa tables and floor lamps that merged neoclassicism with Art Deco and featured alluring modernist characteristics.

In 1925, Arbus exhibited at several shows, including the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, Salon d’Automne, the Gallery L’Epoque and won a medal at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which brought the Art Deco style to the global stage.

Arbus moved to Paris in 1932, won the prestigious Premier Prix Blumenthal in 1934 and opened his own gallery in 1935. His sconces, chandeliers and dining room tables attracted a steady clientele of some of Paris’s wealthiest. Arbus exhibited at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York and, throughout the 1940s, received numerous notable commissions. The French government gave many of his pieces as gifts to visiting foreign heads of state. He furnished several luxury ocean liners, collaborated with Maison Veronese on a line of lighting fixtures and was tasked to build a jewel cabinet for Princess Elizabeth.

In 1946, Arbus participated in the refurbishment of the Élysée Palace and the Château de Rambouillet with fellow French architects and designers Louis Süe and Jean-Charles Moreux

Arbus focused on sculpture throughout the 1950s until he died in 1969, drawing inspiration from eminent sculptors such as Vadim Androusov and Sylva Bernt. Today, Arbus’s works can be found in museums around the world.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage André Arbus lighting, tables and seating.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: André Arbus
Pair French André Arbus Neoclassical Brass Hand Sconces, 1950s
By André Arbus, Maison Jansen, Arlus
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These unusual vintage sconces were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. They feature brass / bronzed torchiere lights with (new) hand made black silk fabric lamp shades....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass

An Important Pair of French Wall Appliques/Lights Attributed to André Leon Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare and important pair of French Mid 20th century wall appliqués / wall lights from the French Art Deco period attributed to André Leon Arbus and Gilbert Poillerat. Two pairs avai...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Glass

Small sideboard or cabinet by André Arbus- France 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Girona, ES
Small sideboard or cabinet in solid wood (oak and cherry) and cherry veneer, fine mahogany rods on the doors, polished bronze “doves” medallion on the central door, polished brass ha...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

André Arbus French Bronze Hand Sconces, Wall Lights Black Gold Cone Shade, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze hand sconces designed by André Arbus in France. The pair comes with black and gold paper cone shade. US rewiring and each takes one light bulb with max. 40 wa...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Sconces, Wall Lamps, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant André Arbus French bronze neoclassical hand sconces, wall lamps. Priced by pair. US rewiring and each takes a light bulb max. 40 watts. Measures: back-plate measures:...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

André Arbus Bronze Hand Sconces Opaline Glass Globes French Provincial, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of heavy bronze hand sconces by André Arbus with opaline glass shades. Perfect working condition each takes one max. 40 watts light bul...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Andre Arbus Pair of Brass & Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights, 2 Pairs Available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze sconces, wall lamps by Andre Arbus. Two patina, black and brass. US rewired and in working condition. Two-light per sconce, 40 watts max per bulb. 2 pairs a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Metal

Andre Arbus Pair of Bronze Sconces , 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French sconces figuring hands holding a torche André Arbus style. Coming from an hotel in Paris 4 pairs available, Priced by pair. US rewired and in working condition. One li...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass

Side Table by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Andre Arbus side table. Cream lacquer and parchment, signed twice. Measures: Height 19", width 22.5", depth 16".
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Bronze and Brass Arbus Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
3 pairs available of Arbus bronze and brass wall sconces . Size of the back bronze part (going on the wall): 3.5" H, 2" W, 8" projection...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Andre Arbus Sconces, 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare suite of four pair of sconces in the style of Andre Arbus. US rewired, and in working condition. Two bulb per sconce, 60 watts max. Priced by pair. Have a look on our the l...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Crystal, Iron, Bronze

Pair of Arbus Sconces Nickel Hand Holding Blown Opaline Glass Shade France 1960
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of circa 1950s of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus. Original white Opaline shades. Two pair available, price for one pair. Measures: Back plates 3.5 inches. Silver Colo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Nickel, Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Dining Table by Andre Arbus, Paris, 1949
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French dining room table in the modern neoclassical taste in cherry by Andre Arbus. Table without leaves is 72" long. Each of 2 leaves is...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Cherry

Pair Andre Arbus Bronze Sconces Wall Lamps Blown Opaline Glass Shade France
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze Arbus Bronze French sconces featuring a hand holding a torch. Opposite hands, circa 1940s Measurements: Projection to the wall: 4.5 inches. Back-plate: 3.5 inches diameter. W...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze

Andre Arbus Style Art Deco 1940s 4 Light Chandelier Bronze Brass Metal Arrow
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Andre Arbus style 4-light chandelier Art Deco Period circa 1940. Two patinas in brass and gun metal. US rewired and in working condition 4 bulbs, 75 watts max each. Sold with ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Andre Arbus French Midcentury Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French midcentury white lacquered over oak and upholstered high back side chairs with tapered square legs connected by a stretcher (signed: ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brun...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of 8 Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore Side Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Mid-Century (1938) sycamore side chairs with a shaped upholstered back & seat with scroll form legs (by ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg 155)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Upholstery, Sycamore

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres in Brass & ebonized Bronze. Black and gold paper shades. Wired to US standard in workin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze

Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore Dining Table
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1938) sycamore dining table having rounded ends with scroll form legs (by ANDRE ARBUS) (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg 154-5;)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Sycamore

Dining Table by André Arbus, France, 1940
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and wood table, neoclassical inspired style with X-form supports, a round stretcher and gilded bronze sabots. Rails underneath the top extend at both ends for possible exten...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Eight French '1938' Sycamore Side Chairs, Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight French midcentury 1938 sycamore side chairs with a shaped upholstered back and seat with scroll form legs, by Andre Arbus. (ref: ARBUS, by Brunhammer, pg. 155). André A...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Upholstery, Sycamore

French Drawing in Pen and Gouache by André Arbus, Paris, 1938
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Gouache and pen work by André Arbus (1903-1969). Signed Andre Arbus. Origin: Drawing of dining table by Andre Arbus for the apartment of Mme Pedersen, Paris, 1938. Literature:...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

Pair of 1950 French Sconces by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of French sconces by Andre Arbus featuring a hand holding a double torch. Two patina, bronze and black lacquer. US rewired and in working condition. Four bulbs of 60 w...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze

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Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
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Vintage Moroccan Moorish Brass Cone Shaped Wall Sconce Shade, a Pair
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French Mid-Century Modern "Croissilon" Sideboard / Credenza Attr. to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
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1950s Pierre Guariche French Black Perforated Cone Wall Sconce France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Pair of Fine French Art Deco Glass, Opaline and Bronze Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With an opaline shade diffuser seating on a bronze frame adorned with some hand-cut clear and frosted lamellae glass.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet with vitrine. Rosewood with beveled glass sliding doors and bronze mounts, circa 1938.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
H 57.5 in W 42 in D 15 in
André Arbus pair of Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pairs of Arbus bronze sconces , hands holding a torch. Size of the back plate 3.5" H 2" W. Wattage 60 bulb. Priced by pair. 60w each. Priced by pair. US wired and in wor...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

 André Arbus pair of  Sconces
 André Arbus pair of  Sconces
H 11 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Sideboard, circa 1940, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Brutalist sideboard. Made with bleached oak and iron work Circa 1940, France. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist André Arbus Furniture

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Oak

Sideboard, circa 1940, France
Sideboard, circa 1940, France
H 36.5 in W 82.61 in D 22 in
Burl Wood Console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer
By André Arbus, William Switzer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burl wood (Pommele Sapele) console from the Andre Arbus Collection by William Switzer, licensed re-edition of the original masterwork. The break...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco André Arbus Furniture

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Metal

André Arbus style Nickel-Plated Hand Sconces Wall Lights French , Two Pairs
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus, with black and silver paper shades. 2 pairs available. Priced by pair. Diameter of the back plate: 3.1/4 inches. Perfect working ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Nickel, Metal

Danish 1960's Small Sideboard or Cabinet in Teak with Built-in-Bar
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Small charming Danish Sideboard made from teak sometime ion the 1960's. The piece is unmarked and we are unaware of the designer and maker. Nice with drawers inside for cutlery make ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Maison Arlus Gold Bronze Hand Wall Sconce, France, 1970s
By Arlus
Located in Hastings, GB
Maison Arlus gilt bronze hand wall sconce. In superb original condition, with light signs of patina, and bearing the opaline hand blown glass shade...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze

Previously Available Items
Pair French André Arbus Neoclassical Brass Hand Sconces, 1950s
By André Arbus, Maison Jansen, Arlus
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These unusual vintage sconces were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. They feature brass torchiere lights with (new) hand made black co...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass

André Arbus, France, an Elegant Set of 4 Cherrywood Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
An elegant set of 4 cherry chairs. They are a reinterpretation by André Arbus of Lorraine's chair. See the last pictures of our listing for the publication of these chairs in "Décor ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Fruitwood

Andre Arbus for Baker Avenue Cocktail Table
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Andre Arbus for Baker Avenue Cocktail table with lower shelf, solid walnut with ebonized finish and disengaged solid brass capitals over square t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass

French 1940 Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Cherry & Marble Console by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare, refined and timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical console by Andre Arbus circa 1940. The piece features a dramatic mannerist architectural model as it is set upon 6 h...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Marble, Brass

3 Pair of André Arbus Hand Sconces ,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
3 pair of bronze hand sconces by André Arbus 1 light, 40 watts max bulb US rewire and in working condition Measures: Back plate 3.1/4" diameter Shade 5' x 4" x 3".
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Andre Arbus Hand Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of bronze hand sconces by Andre Arbus 1-light, 40 watts max bulb US rewired and in working condition Measures: Back plate: 3.1/4" diameter Shade: 5' x 4" x 3".
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

André Arbus French Chrome and Nickel Neoclassical Hand Sconces, Wall Lamps, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very nice pair of nickel-plated sconces by Arbus, with black and gold paper shades. US rewiring and each takes a light bulb max. 40 watts. Back-plate measures: Diameter 3.5 inches....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Chrome, Nickel

André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Sconces, Wall Lamps, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Four pairs available of very elegant André Arbus French bronze neoclassical hand sconces, wall lamps. Priced by pair. US rewiring and each takes a light bulb max. 40 watts. Measur...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

André Arbus, France Large Dining Table in Limed Oak with Two Extensions
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
This very large dining room has been designed by André Arbus for a project commissioned by "Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie d'Orléans, Pays de la Loire" (France), circa 1950. T...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Wood

French Modern Neoclassical Cherry Inlay Sideboard/ Console/ Bar by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French modern neoclassical inlaid cherrywood sideboard / buffet / console / bar / cabinet by Andre Arbus with solid brass details. The piece resembles a work of architect...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern André Arbus Furniture

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Brass

Pair of 1930s French Chairs by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally good quality 1930s French chairs from the Arbus workshop privately commissioned in Argentina from Comte by the Edelman family. Com...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Wood

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of hand sconces by Andre Arbus Measure: Back plate 4.5" diameter. Have a look on our impressive collection of French and Italian Sconc...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage André Arbus Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
H 12 in W 5 in D 6 in

André Arbus furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

André Arbus furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gilbert Poillerat, Atelier Petitot, and Edgar Brandt. Prices for André Arbus furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $19,972 and can go as high as $19,972, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,972.

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