Remarkably sculptural but unexpectedly versatile, vintage Hervé Van der Straeten furniture and lighting is at home in all kinds of interiors. While the French designer’s chandeliers, tables and other works draw on everything from visual art forms in Japan to luxurious Art Deco–era furnishings to modernist icons such as Mies van der Rohe, Van der Straeten designs are unapologetically original and rather difficult to categorize.
Van der Straeten was born in Savigny-sur-Orge, France, in 1965. As a young man, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied painting but began making jewelry, too. Van der Straeten’s inaugural accessories, constructed with brass and rubber, garnered immediate attention. In 1985, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler had included several of Van der Straeten's designs in a show, and before long, he was designing for names like Alexander McQueen and Christian Lacroix.
Despite the success of Hervé Van der Straeten jewelry, the visionary designer shifted his focus to interior decor. "For me, jewelry was more like a parenthetical," he told 1stDibs. "What I always wanted to do was to design furniture." So, in 1992, Van der Straeten launched a collection of dishes, sconces and candlesticks. He opened a showroom in the Marais district of Paris in 1999, followed by a workshop in the suburb of Bagnolet.
Today, Van der Straeten oversees approximately 30 artisans at his ateliers who help bring his furniture designs to life. His work is delightfully unconventional and will draw the focus in any space — there is a compelling emphasis on the use of industrial materials, such as anodized aluminum and steel rods, as well as an integration of traditional techniques such as marquetry in his sculptural mirrors, side tables and other pieces. Van der Straeten’s furniture — some of which can be found in the alluring apartment in Paris that the designer shares with his husband, former Roger Vivier artistic director Bruno Frisoni — is available in the United States through both Ralph Pucci and Maison Gerard.
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Hervé Van Der Straeten, "Athéna" Alabaster Table Lamp, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
Alabaster, Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Applique Coque" Wall Sconce, France, 2004
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary patinated bronze sconce by Herve Van Der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Bulb: Bulbrite KX 2000 40 watt Crypton Xenon E12 candelabra 120 volts Please note, price ...
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Pirouette" Alabaster Sconce, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and alabaster sconce by French designer and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Hervé van der Straeten.
Alabaster, Bronze
$17,126 / item
Herve Van Der Straeten Epines Lamp 178
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Lampe Epines 178 Size: 7 x 9 x 33.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten Bronze Chandelier Model No. 47, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Hervé van der Straeten exquisite chandelier or pendant light model No. 47 consisting of patinated hand-wrought bronze structure and bell-shaped diffuser with hanging small and large ...
Brass, Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Pirouette" Alabaster Sconce, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and alabaster sconce by French designer and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Hervé van der Straeten.
Alabaster, Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Tube, " Pair of Sconces, France, 2000
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and hammered brass with crystal ball.
Crystal, Brass
"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Resting on a textured bronze arm, a hammered shell delicately reflects and diffuses light. Seen here in a nickel plated finish, more typically seen in gold and brown. There are two ...
Nickel
$16,500 / item
Herve Van der Straeten Lampe Intonation 509
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten lampe Intonation 509 Measures: 11.02 x 15.83 x 22.05.
Gold Leaf
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Alabaster Table Lamp, Purple Shade, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV.
Alabaster, Bronze
$6,500 / item
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Candle Sconce, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candle sconce by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV.
Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Applique Bougie No. 211, Candle Sconce, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candle sconce by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV.
Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Applique Coque" Wall Sconce, France, 2004
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary patinated bronze sconce by Herve Van Der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Bulb: Bulbrite KX 2000 40 watt Crypton Xenon E12 candelabra 120 volts Please note, price ...
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Ellipse" Bronze Lantern, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
"Ellipse" Bronze light fixture by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV Edition of 30 Measures: Overall drop 76.5", height of ellipse alone 36" Bulb: T-3 halogen bulb...
Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Contemporary Floor Lamp, France, 2013
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A columnar floor lamp clad in buckskin and resting atop a dark, circular base, Athéna possesses the elegant power of the monolith, and with its ambient glow, generates a quiet, agele...
Marble, Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten 197 Epines Floor Lamp
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten lampadaire epines 197. Measures: 18.5 x 18.5 x 67.
Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Alabaster Table Lamp, Purple Shade, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV.
Alabaster, Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, "Athéna" Alabaster Table Lamp, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
Alabaster, Bronze
$336Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 6.11 in
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche Undulated plastic shades with golden details 1 bulbs in each sconce Good vi...
Chrome
$1,743 / set
H 5.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Alabaster Timeless Pair Wall Sconces Midcentury Design and Top Quality Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces. This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...
Alabaster, Metal
Ceramic Lamp by Hervé Taquet with Blue Glaze Decoration
By Hervé Taquet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp by Hervé Taquet with blue glaze decoration. Unique piece. Artist monogram at the base. Sold with an new European electrical system. D...
Ceramic
$572Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 10.04 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Sconces Wall Lights French Midcentury Guariche Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French manner of Guariche Undulated plastic shades with gold details 2 bulbs in each light Good vintage condition these can be rewired to USA and E...
Plastic
$2,068Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7 in W 6 in D 10 in
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Brass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 1930s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, brass with side black painted accents. Both pieces in very good vintage...
Alabaster, Brass
$3,126 / set
H 8 in W 11.2 in D 5.5 in
Great Pair and Shape Art Deco Style Alabaster Wall Sconces / Light Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
* Note: Our pricing reflects the free shipping, rarity, craftsmanship, and pristine condition of this piece. Automated estimates on the platform may not accurately reflect these fact...
Alabaster, Aluminum
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
Glass
$2,164 / set
H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing matching pair of gilt bronze sconces in the shape of knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in France. Both remarkable ...
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s features a striking wrought-iron base and an elegant alabaster shade, combining classic Art Deco design with functional beauty. Its hei...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Gabriella Crespi Signed Wall Appliques, Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare pair of original ribbed acrylic and brass trim frame large wall sconces; These wall lights are designed by Gabriella Crespi in the 1970s, and they are signed to brass frame.
Brass
$675 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Charlotte Perriand Mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produce...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$3,290Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 16 in D 10 in
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Bronze Two-light Wall Sconces, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and bronze double-arm wall sconces, France 1930s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, bronze beautifuly eleaborate. Both pieces in very good vint...
Alabaster, Bronze
Bronze Vollubile PM Table Lamp by Hervé Van Der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Stunning Volubile Table Lamp “Petit Modèle” Designed by Hervé Van Der Straeten The Volubile lamp elegantly merges movement, asymmetry, and entanglement. Its bronze structure, featuri...
Bronze
Bronze Epine 178 Table Lamp by Herve Van Der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Table lamp named "Epine 178" in bronze with black patina and custom lampshade by the french artist Herve Van Der Straeten. Stamp of the artist on the back Hervé Van der Straeten – ...
Bronze
Sold
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 12 in
Herve Van Der Straeten Chic Pair of Bronze "Volubile Table Lamps", 2007
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of stunning "Volubile Table Lamps", model 321, in bronze with gold patination and original shades by Herve Van Der Straeten, France 2007. These were purchased in Paris and come ...
Gold, Bronze
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 18.12 in
Athena by Herve Van Der Straeten, Contemporary Table Lamps, Alabaster and Gilt
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Glasgow, GB
Discover the exquisite combination of alabaster and gilt bronze : A masterpiece of elegance and luxury, created by one of the most revered and coveted names in the world of fine furniture and design: - The Athena table lamp by Herve Van Der Straeten Indulge in the stunning design of this Grecian-inspired table lamp, crafted with the finest hand-carved alabaster for a luminous refraction effect. Adorned with patinated gilt bronze trims that complement the central column, the Athena Alabaster Table Lamp radiates sophistication and subtle luxury. The table lamp features the prestigious Herve Van Der Straeten insignia and is topped with a handmade chalk white paper shade, edged with an inner flange for added refinement. With two bulb fittings, held by gilt metalware, the Athena Lamp...
Alabaster, Bronze
Herve Van der Straeten Chandelier Rock Crystal and bronze France .Signed
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Paris, FR
Unique piece by Hervé VAN DER STRAETEN impressive Chandelier "Astrolabe" in patinated and gilded bronze in the form of spheres supported by a chain and decorated with rock crystals. ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 26 in W 24 in D 24 in
Hervé van der Straeten, "Lustre Volubile No. 306" Hanging Pendant, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light fixture from the esteemed French contemporary designer.
Bronze
Pair of Herve Van Der Straeten Lamps, France, 2004
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Chocolate shaded patinated bronze, white fabric lampshade, France, 2004.
Bronze
Sold
H 26 in W 24 in D 24 in
Hervé van der Straeten, "Lustre Volubile No. 306" Hanging Pendant, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light fixture from the esteemed French contemporary designer.
Bronze
Hervé Van der Straeten Chandelier
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Dallas, TX
Hervé Van der Straeten chandelier from a Robert Couturier Interior Patinated brass, hammered copper, crystal, France, 2002-2006. Signed with artis...
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Unique Bronze Chandelier by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze chandelier by Hervé van der Straeten. This is a unique, one of a kind piece. Monogrammed "HV". Takes three T3J halogen lightbulbs.
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Candle Sconce by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candle sconce by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV *Sold individually
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Bronze Lantern, France, 2004
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bronze lantern with a hanging crystal ball by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV Bulb: Bulbrite halogen J-type tubular bulb (118 mm) Wattage: 150, 200 or 250.
Crystal, Bronze