Since its establishment in 1860, the Maison Baguès has been an emblem of French sophistication in luxury lighting design. Each piece the firm makes is hand-assembled using traditional techniques in order to emphasize the elegance and excellence of their detailed artisanal work. Still the epitome of savoir-faire, Maison Baguès’ luxurious chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting fixtures are prized for their craftsmanship, beauty and harmony.
The master metalsmith Noël Baguès founded the company as specialists in liturgical bronzes, but by 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters, gates and accessory tables.
Baguès began selling internationally in the interwar period, expanding the company’s operation to New York, Rome and Cairo. Noted for their high-end handcrafted work, such as complex carved sconces and hand-strung crystal chandeliers, Maison Baguès appealed to an elite clientele.
While Baguès’ Art Deco crystal lighting fixtures drew the most attention, the company was also known for bespoke metalwork that drew commissions from important interior designers and decorating firms such as Maison Jansen and Raymond Subes. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home in 1928. Maison Baguès products have also been featured in luxury hotels like Paris's George V and the Savoy in London.
Today, Maison Baguès continues its history of delicate, detailed work and devotes much of its enterprise to preserving the company’s heritage through restoration. Their efforts are worth it.
As you will see on 1stDibs, Maison Baguès remains the last word in classic French lighting and metalwork.
Baguès House - Magazine Rack
By Maison Baguès
Located in Beaune, FR
Magazine rack in gilded brass and glass from Maison Baguès. It is in good condition. Dimensions Height 56cm Width 32cm Depth of the top 28cm Depth at the feet 16cm
Silver
19th Century French Bronze Bust of Classical Lady
By Maison Baguès
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century bronze bust of a classical lady wearing a hat. Label to reverse; Eug. Bagues.
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and Portoro marble candelabra lamps signed Maison Bagues. The ...
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Wrought Iron, Gilt Metal & Crystal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. wrought iron, gilt metal, and crystal chandelier likely by Maison Bagues. The six arm seven light chandelier is cente...
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron
1940's maison Baguès table lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very rare table lamp with painted glass by Maison Baguès No shade included Dimensions given without shade
Brass
Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870
By Maison Baguès
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt and Patinated bronze figural clock garniture by Maison Baguès. This rare example of a clock garniture by Maison Baguès has a twin train eight-day movement striking on a bell. The garniture consists of a clock and a pair of candelabra en suite. The clock has a Rococo cast case surmounted by a patinated bronze putto playing a lyre, above a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic seconds and pierced hands. The dial inscribed 'Eug Bagues, Paris'. The case terminates in four scrolling legs put down on an acanthus cast plinth base. The candelabra en suite have gilt bronze pierced acanthus cast bases supporting patinated bronze putti each holding aloft three scrolling acanthus arms terminating in circular and foliate cast drip trays and nozzles. Maison Baguès The Baguès Company, located at 31, rue des Francs-Bourgeois, was founded in 1840 by Mr. Noel Baguès who started his business to cast liturgical bronzes. By 1880 the company had expanded into the production of bronze light fixtures in response to the development of electrical lighting. Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as stair banisters...
Bronze
Maison Baguès, Gilded Metal and walnut Troley with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, gilded metal and walnut Troley with Bamboo Decor, circa 1950.
Nickel