French designer Jean Claude Mahey is best known for his elegant Hollywood Regency and Art Deco–style burl wood furniture. Vintage Mahey tables, mirrors and case pieces are often embellished with decorative techniques so that the rich, sumptuous materials he uses are paired with marquetry, lacquer, marble elements or brass accents that renders his furniture striking in contemporary dining rooms and living rooms.
Born in Mayenne, France, in 1944, Mahey found himself surrounded by a close family of painters and decorators. He graduated from the College of Applied Arts of Paris in 1966. From 1967 to 1976, Mahey worked for several luxury furniture manufacturers such as Maison Jansen, Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo and Maville Interiors. In 1976, he decided to make the bold move of striking out on his own and founded his namesake furniture design company.
Besides his love of marquetry, Mahey was interested in perfecting a heavy lacquer technique that produced mirror-like finishes and softened hard edges. Lacquered furniture and decor have long been cherished by design lovers. In the 18th century, European and English royals adored Japanese lacquerware.
During the Art Deco period, French furniture designers partnered with Japanese lacquerers to create a whole new genre of shimmering cabinetry — Jean Dunand learned the techniques from Japanese lacquer master Seizo Sugawara and introduced his first of many lacquered pieces in 1921. Dunand wasn’t the only Art Deco designer to use the material (Irish architect Eileen Gray famously did so too), but he employed it much more prolifically and decoratively. Collectors greatly admire and seek out Mahey’s lacquered chests of drawers and cabinets.
Today Mahey’s atelier is still family-led. Working closely with his wife, Betty, they have created many successful designs popular throughout France and around the world. In 1992, he opened his current showroom in the center of Paris and soon after, his children Cecilia and Maxence joined the family firm.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Jean Claude Mahey tables, storage pieces, lighting and more.
A Large French 'Olivia" Floor Lamp By Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A large and very tall, wrought iron and painted floor lamp in foliate manner with white sphere lamp shade on a pivotable fitting. The base in polishe...
Wrought Iron
1970s French Table Lamp Lacquered Burlwood by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern European Lamp by Jean-Claude Mahey France Lacquer Brass Chrome and Burlwood 18.5 tall x 7 D x 11.5 W Preowned original vintage condition Do...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of French Post-War Mahey Maroon Lacquer Table Lamps
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Post-War Design dark maroon lacquer lamps on a square chrome and brass stepped up base. (signed: J. C. MAHEY) (PRICED AS Pair).
Brass, Chrome
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Table Lamp by J. Claude Mahey, France
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brussels, BE
Massive polish piece of maple on a brass base (gold and silver). One light. Original silk Pagoda shape lampshade. Signed.
Brass
Jean-Claude Mahey – Rectangular Cream Resin Table lamp, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
This beautiful table lamp from the 1970s, an icon from Jean-Claude Mahey, exudes sophisticated charm, crafted from a cream resin on a beautifully lacquered and chromed metal stepped...
Metal, Chrome
Jean-Claude Mahey – Rectangular Cream Resin Table lamp, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
This beautiful table lamp from the 1970s, an icon from Jean-Claude Mahey, exudes sophisticated charm, crafted from a cream resin on a beautifully lacquered and chromed metal stepped...
Metal
Ivory White Table Lamp by "Jean Claude Mahey"
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Waasmunster, BE
I try white table lamp by Jean claude mahey, 1970s france
Lacquer
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
JC Mahey Table Lamp
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp. Located in NY. Dimensions of base only.
Metal
Jean Claude Mahey Table Lamps Brass Chrome Lacquered Hollywood Regency 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A near-pair of lamps signed by Jean Claude Mahey. Both reset on a brass and chrome pedestal base, and whilst one is finished in lacquered plain cream, the other has a gold sparkle cr...
Brass, Chrome
$2,775Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Large Brass & Lacquer Pagoda Lamps Jean-Claude Mahey, France, circa 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of large Oriental inspired brass and lacquer lamps with the original pagoda shaped lampshades. France, circa 1970. Designed by Jean-Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo. ...
Brass
$3,871 / set
Two 1970s Lamps Signed by Jean-Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1970s lamps signed by Jean-Claude Mahey under the base. Base in brass and chromed metal; shaft in wood covered with resin imitating marble and stone. New shade made to original m...
Brass, Metal
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
JC Mahey Table Lamp Base
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp base. Located in NY.
Brass
Plexiglas Table Lamps France 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful French Lucite table lamps new white and inside golden paper shades, France 1970s.
Lucite
Goldkant, Table Lamps, Resin, Metal, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green beige resin and brass-colored metal table lamps produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1970s. Significant amount of patina to lampshades with oxidation of metal harp. Vi...
Metal
$1,742 / set
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Lacquered Blue Turned Wood Table Lamps, France, circa 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Charming pair of 1970s table lamps crafted in France from turned wood, finished in an elegant deep blue lacquer. Their classic silhouette, enhanced by finely executed turning details...
Wood
French Ceramic Lamp by Jean-Claude Courjault
By Jean Claude Courjault
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible petite ceramic lamp from France, 1960s by Jean-Claude Courjault. Beautiful shades of brown, blue and grey painted floral motif with etched details. Signed. Newly wired wit...
Ceramic, Silk
JC Mahey Table Lamp
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
JC Mahey table lamp. Located in NY. Dimensions of base only.
Metal
$2,775Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Large Brass & Lacquer Pagoda Lamps Jean-Claude Mahey, France, circa 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of large Oriental inspired brass and lacquer lamps with the original pagoda shaped lampshades. France, circa 1970. Designed by Jean-Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo. ...
Brass
Marie-Claude Lalique for Lalique, "Atossa" Lamp, France 1970s
By Lalique, Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb "Atossa" model crystal lamp designed by Marie-Claude Lalique for the Lalique manufacture, France 1980s. Signed. In excellent condition, with its original lamp shade. Dimensi...
Crystal
Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Glass Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a 2-tier round base, a conical stem that holds a stack of clear and amber cut glass slabs and a bronze bowl on which rests an optical glass bowl. Model created in 1938 US re-w...
Bronze
$3,200 / set
H 24.81 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Pair of French Red Lacquer Hollywood Regency Pagoda Table Lamps 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful pair of French pagoda table lamps in red lacquer and brass. France, 1970s. These large and impressive table lamps make a great pair. On...
Metal, Brass
Jean Perzel Floor Lamp
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jean Perzel floor lamp in chromed metal and glass shade. Signed on the base. A 1930s design, was chosen for the ocean liner "Normandie" 1n 1935. Remade in 1990s.
Metal
A Multicolor Glass Lamp by Jean Simon Labret France 1970s
By J. S. Labret
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A brutalist lamp by Jean Simon Labret France 1970's Piece of cut coloured glass & Metal. Orientable. In Good Condition.
Metal
Fine French 1950s Chrome and Glass Floor Reading Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Perzel - Fine French Mid-Century floor reading lamp with a chrome base and a chrome and enameled white glass shade.
Chrome
Jean Claude Mahey, Burl Wood, Chrome, Table Lamps, France, 1960s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jean Claude Mahey, French Mid-Century Modern, Burl Wood, Chrome, Table Lamps, France, 1960s Pair of table lamps designed by Jean Claude Mahey and produced in France c. 1960s. Each e...
Chrome
Table Lamp by J. Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
French table lamp by J. Claude Mahey, crafted in the 1960s. The rectangular base features Mahey’s signature lacquered burl wood finish, resting on a tiered brass and chrome plinth. T...
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 11.23 in D 6.89 in
Jean-Claude Mahey – Rectangular Cream Ivory Resin Table lamp, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
THIS ITEM CAN BE SHIPPED OR PICKED UP FROM LONDON OR PARIS ENSURING NO CUSTOM TAX ON SHIPPINGS IN EUROPE. WE OFFER FREE SHIPPING IN PARIS AND LONDON. This beautiful table lamp from ...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large 1970s French Table Lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
A great pair of very large table lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey in the 1970s. Please take a look at all our pictures to get a closer look at the stylish design and maker's stamp. We a...
Metal
Floor Lamp "Olivia" by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in BE
Floor Lamp "Olivia" by Jean Claude Mahey A very rare artistic en floral lamp by French designer Jean Claude Mahey. Mahey designed this lamp is in the 70s and gave this lamp the name ...
Travertine
Mid-Century Table Lamps by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Lamps, French, by iconic Parisian designer Jean Claude Mahey. They are black lacquer on a gilt brass base. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. A sticker for Mahey...
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Ivory Lacquered Table Lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970-1980
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of ivory lacquered table lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970-80. The top part of the lamps is composed of ivory lacquered wood which is in very good condition and the bas...
Brass
Pair of Jean Claude Mahey Table Lamps, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of stunning table lamps table lamps by Jean Claude Mahey. Beige lacquered wood mounted on patinated brass bases with period lamp shades. Tested and ready to use with a reg...
Brass
Pair of Jean Claude Mahey Table Lamps, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of stunning table lamps table lamps by Jean Claude Mahey. Differents sorts of lacquered Burl wood mounted on a brass and chrome base with the original lamp shades. It repr...
Brass, Chrome
1970 Lacquered Table Lamp by J.C. Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Madrid, ES
Lamp design by J.C.Mahey, in brass, and lacquered garnet wood. Chrome metal. The measurements are of the base.
Brass
Sold
H 27.17 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
Pair of French J.C. Mahey Black Lacquer and Brass Table Lamps, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lamps is typical of designer Jean Claude Mahey’s midcentury brass and lacquer work. A rich black lacquer base feels serious and sophisticated and is offset by brass acce...
Brass
Jean Claude Mahey Pair of Table Lamps
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jean Claude Mahey, lamps, France, 1970s High gloss lacquered base on a chrome and brass pedestal. The base displays an abstract scenery composed of different burl veneers.
Brass, Chrome