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.
20th Century Pair of Maison Bagues Ormolu Candle Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful pair of candle wall sconces from the French Maison Bagues. Each sconce consists of a diamond-shaped plate on which two turbaned heads rest, made of lacquered brass. Two a...
Bronze
Pair of Hand-Crafted Brass Wall Hanging Candle Holders, 20th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of brass wall hanging candle holder.
Brass
$1,173Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 15 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
20th century Pair of French Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of bronze doré wall sconces featuring incredible detailed ormolu including festooned floral garlands, ribbons and tiny bow embellishments. Triple candle holders...
Bronze
20th Century American Tin Candle Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 20th century American punched tin candle lantern with simple geometric pattern, a ring for hanging, and a door for accessing the candle. The lantern is currently used with...
Tin
$1,300 / set
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
20th Century American Pair of Silver-Plated Metal Candle Holders by Godinger
By Golding Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage late Mid-Century Modern American pair of candle holders made of hand crafted silver-plated metal, produced by Godinger in good condition. The candlesticks represent the Swe...
Metal, Silver
$900 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 7 in
Neoclassical Wall Candle Sconces with Metallic Gold Faux Paint on Metal, 1980s
By Vintage Italian Lamp, Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Neoclassical inspired gold wall candle sconces circa Late 20th century. These sconces each hold three candles. The six new metallic gold wax candles are included in t...
Metal
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
Large Pair of Modern Rock Crystal & Bronze Candlesticks, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency/Modern Geometric Cut and Hand Polished Rock Crystal & Bronze Candlesticks, Maison Baguès, Possible to convert to lamps! Each candlestick is const...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$3,940 / set
H 16.15 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Candle Holders, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat crystal candle holders, early 20th century, Napoleon III style. Pair of Baccarat crystal candle holders in the Napoleon III style, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 41...
Crystal
$1,433 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Wall Sconces - Napoleon III - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - Candle Sconces
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and richly detailed set of French ormolu wall sconces dating from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Executed in finely chased...
Bronze, Ormolu
$995 / set
H 17.25 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style French Brass Bow Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style brass two arm candle wall sconces. These beautiful sconces are decorated with acanthus leaves, floral details,...
Brass
$2,149
H 26.38 in W 16.15 in D 3.94 in
Finnish Art Nouveau Brass Candle Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century
Located in Karis, Nyland
This early 20th-century brass wall sconce is shaped with a distinct Art Nouveau influence, characterised by soft curves, embossed ornamentation and natural motifs. The three elongate...
Brass
Finnish Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish candle holder, Early 20th Century. Copper. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Copper
A pair of vintage Italian marble candlesticks, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of vintage Italian hand-carved marble candlesticks, 20th century. Marked “Italy” with edition number on verso of each candleholder.
Marble
Pair of French Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Maison Baguès sconces with rock crystal leaf and flower details, and rock crystal bobèches. Made with gilt metal base that take f...
Rock Crystal, Metal