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.
Important Pair Rock Crystal and Ormolu Girandoles by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous and impressive pair of gilt bronze girandoles or candelabra are by the renowned French firm of Maison Bagues. They are of grand proportions, and feature hand carved qu...
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Pair of Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Candelabras
By Maison Baguès
Located in Toronto, ON
These incredibly rare and prized antique rock crystal and bronze candelabras by Maison Baguès are truly a statement piece, exuding both timeless eleg...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
$3,564 / set
H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Six Arm Candelabras
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style six-arm candelabras is crafted from bronze and adorned with stunning rock crystal. Each candelabra features six gracefully cu...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
By Raingo Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
Bronze
$28,500 / set
H 29 in W 19.13 in D 9.75 in
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Assembled Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with it...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$295
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Rock Crystal, Lead Crystal, and Brass Candelabra, Late 19th Century
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of rock crystal, lead crystal, and brass candelabra, late 19th century. This pair of candelabras have a series of large rock crystal beads supporting their stems topped by a pin...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
very fine quality Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Bronze
$240Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Antique Bronze, Marble & Crystal Single Candle Candelabras c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Of Antique Bronze, Marble & Crystal Single Candle Candelabras C1890 Measures - 10 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" An antique pair of candelabra, circa 1890, offer foliate cast bronze c...
Bronze
$3,495
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 9 in
Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock
By Raingo Frères
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Use the 1stdibs call button anytime you want to have a pleasant conversation about this item and speak to a real, educated antique dealer. Measures: 20.5 tall x 9 deep x 22 wide. T...
Slate, Bronze
Pair of Crystal Overgrown Candelabras, Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of small crystal overgrown candelabras - Mark Sturkenboom Hand sculpted unique design artwork by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: 30 x 25 x 25 cm Material: Aluminium candleholder...
Crystal
French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing French gilded ormolu and white marble clock garniture in the Louis XVI style. The clock having a cherub holding a chicken, the white enamel clock face with an eight d...
Marble, Ormolu
$3,480 / set
H 24.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Pair of Antique Delicate Ormolu and Crystal Candelabra, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique delicate ormolu and crystal candelabra, circa 1890.
Crystal, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, late 19th century, the porcelain dial hand-painted with Roman numeral indices, the strike on bell movement struck "CB / 241 / 3614". 23" H...
Bronze
19th Century French Sevres Style Figural Garniture Clock Set
Located in Tarzana, CA
This excuisite 3-piece 19th century French ormolu mounted porcelain clock set comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The clock in urn shape form over a gilt br...
Ormolu
Sold
H 21 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair of Bagues Antique French Louis XVI Style Parrot Rock Crystal Candelabras
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A pair of spectacular and highly important rare antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted cut rock crystal parrot candelabras/lamps of exqui...
Rock Crystal, Bronze