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.
Andre Arbus Pair of Brass & Bronze Sconces, Wall Lights, 3 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...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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...
Bronze
Pair of Murano glass sconces by Veronèse for André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's Murano glass sconces Double lights Dimensions given with glass shade
Murano Glass
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...
Metal, Nickel
$3,650 / set
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...
Brass, Bronze
$5,850 / set
Pair of Andre Arbus Bronze Hand Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces in bronze, very heavy and well done. 60 watts max bulb. US rewired and in working condition Backplate: 3 inches diameter.
Bronze
André Arbus Bronze & Black Hand Two-Arm Sconce Wall Light Neoclassical, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of André Arbus French bronze neoclassical black hand sconce with two arms, wall light with black & gold paper shades. Priced by pair. US rewiring and each takes 2...
Brass, Bronze
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...
Brass
Murano Glass leaf wall sconce by André Arbus 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, André Arbus
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by André Arbus, crafted in the 1950s, is a stunning blend of timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a unique lighting...
Metal
1950's French Regency/ Deco Gilt & Patinated Bronze Fist Wall Sconce Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Hand Fist Torch Light Bearer Wall Sconce by Andre Arbus. Heavy beautifully cast bronze detail. Electric ready to mount. Opaline art gl...
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 ...
Brass, Bronze
$8,762 / item
Veronese Concorde Wall Sconce
By André Arbus, Veronese
Located in Boston, MA
Gold sconce in crystal leaf. New and made-to-order. Product of France.
Steel
André Arbus, Chandelier, 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
André Arbus 1940 Measures: 63 x 50 x 50 cms chandelier lacquered metal, brass, copper 950 Euros.
Metal
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...
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
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 available. French Paris Circa - 1940 These fine wall...
Glass
$3,450 / set
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
Brass, Bronze
Rare 1930s Art Deco Hammered Table Lamp by Andre Arbus and Raymond Subes, signed
By Raymond Subes, André Arbus
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare table lamp by two French design masters. This perfectly proportioned hammered metal table light is wonderfully refined in detail...
Metal
André Arbus, 1940 Ceiling Light, Veronese Editions
By André Arbus
Located in Mouscron, WHT
André Arbus, 1940 ceiling light, Veronese editions, Circa 1930-1940. Murano glass and crystal.
Crystal
$3,450 / set
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...
Brass, Bronze
1960's Brass and Murano sconces by André Arbus for Veronèse
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1960's Murano glass and brass sconces by André Arbus for Veronèse
Brass
$1,535 / set
Pair of Andre Arbus Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus sconces. Three lights, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition. See the set of eight matching sconces...
Bronze
3 Pairs Available of Arbus Pair of Sconces, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
3 pairs of red burgundy lacquered French sconces by Andre Arbus. US wired and in working condition, 60 watts max per light Priced by pair.
Iron
Pair of Large by Andre Arbus (1903-1969) & Veronese, 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of crystal 'feather' wall lamps by André Arbus & Veronese, hand made with brass glass holders. The glass work is incrediblky detailed and on top of that emits a nice warm ...
Crystal, Brass
1950's Murano glass floor lamp By André Arbus for Veronèse
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Murano glass floor lamp by André Arbus for Veronèse No shade included Dimensions given without shade Newly re-wired
Murano Glass
$3,950 / set
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of three arms bronze sconces by Andre Arbus. US rewired and in working condition. Three lights, 60 watts max per bulb.
Brass
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...
Brass, Bronze
$3,450 / set
H 13 in W 4 in D 6 in
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...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 15 in Dm 17.5 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stone Table Lamps, style Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Pair of French Midcentury Modern Craftsman stone lamps in the style of Andre Arbus. The lamps are for table or floor and are created in a modern neoclassical voluted...
Cast Stone, Sandstone
$2,880 / set
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 5.75 in
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 ...
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Arbus Style French Bronze Hand Sconces
By Maison Jansen, André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Andre Arbus style sconces bronze and brass, two patinas 40W/ bulb Wired for US and in working condition. Totally restored and refinished.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Andre Arbus Sconces, 2 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces in the style of Andre Arbus figuring a nickel-plated hand with a opaline shade fitted with brass stars. Measure: back plate: 3.5 inches diameter.
Brass, Nickel
$3,250 / set
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
André Arbus French Bronze Neoclassical Hand Wall Lights/Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres, topped with their ORIGINAL frosted glass diffusers.
Bronze
Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Opaline Glass Murano Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of new opaline glass flower Murano sconce manufactured from vintage molds.
Metal
Arbus Style Double-Arm Wall Sconces, Pair
By André Arbus
Located in North Miami, FL
Heavy painted resin in off-white, two arms with original paper shades. Wonderful original condition but some signs of use. Large and substantial scale. Shade diameter=7 inches.
Resin
$5,694 / set
H 20.87 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Opaline Glass Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1960s
By Arlus
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of or set of 2 sconces wall lights lightning lamps by Maison Arlus. In cast gilt bronze and opaline glass. Rare model, nice patina. Original documentation on ...
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...
Crystal, Iron, Bronze
$1,389 / set
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Murano brass sputnik wall sconces / ceiling lights
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A pair of lighting fixtures, which can be either a wall lamp or a ceiling light, given their configuration; they feature a Sputnik/Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a futur...
Art Glass
Pair of French Arbus Style Brass Sconces , 3 Pairs Available,
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Andre Arbus style sconces, 2 patinas, 1 light, 25 watts max bulb. U S rewired and in working condition. Measures: Back plate 3" diameter.Have a look on our the larges...
Brass
$8,900 / set
H 20.5 in W 8 in D 2 in
Pair of Custom Brass and Bronze Sconces Inspired by Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom brass and bronze sconces inspired by midcentury design. Please note that these sconces are customizable. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks.
Brass, Bronze
Murano Glass leaf wall sconce by André Arbus 1950s
By André Arbus, Barovier&Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by André Arbus, crafted in the 1950s, is a stunning blend of timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a unique lighting...
Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Hand Sconces by Andre Arbus, French 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze hand sconces by Andre Arbus, French 1950s. Black lampshades included. Wired for USA. Shades: 5" diameter x 4" H Backplate: 4.5" diameter
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: di...
Brass, Bronze
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....
Brass
Pair French André Arbus Neoclassical Brass Hand Sconces, 1950s
By Maison Jansen, Arlus, André Arbus
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...
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in
Arbus for Véronèse, Pair of Wall Sconces in Glass and Brass, 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Arbus, attributed to. Véronèse, edited by. Pair of wall sconces, in molded glass and brass, representing palms. Translucent glass. The palm leaf fits into the brass part. French work made in the 1950s, from a drawing by Michel Roux...
Glass
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".
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Sconces by Andre Arbus, France, 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic pair of neoclassical style sconces with two arms light of the 1950s in gilt bronze patina black anthracite by André Arbus, representing a piece of draped ribbon enclosed ...
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of French mid 60’s wall sconces in gilted metal with crackled thick glass globe. The pair is in very good condition and electricity ...
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:...
Bronze, Brass
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".
Brass, Bronze
Andre Arbus Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of Andre Arbus neoclassical wall sconces made in gilt bronze and opaline glasses. France, 1950s in a very good general condition. Ready to pose on the wall. Sold by pai...
Bronze
Sold
H 14.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
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...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
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....
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...
Bronze, Brass