In his search for beauty and truth, self-taught sculptor Sylvain Subervie turned from a career in fashion design to a life dedicated to the French decorative arts. Using materials such as wrought iron and rock crystal in his ornamental lighting and geometric abstract sculptures, Subervie creates pieces that express his passion for nature.
Subervie was born in 1950 in Suresnes, France, a small commune in the western suburbs of Paris. He began his professional career as a couture designer. However, he soon became bored with what he called the “ephemeral world of fashion.” He decided to focus his design talents on modern, Art Deco-inspired furniture, debuting his first collection in 1995. Among Subervie’s earliest pieces are his elegant Torch floor lamp and sculptural Pagoda chandelier, both created in 1997.
Subsequent pieces designed in the 2000s also feature Subervie’s signature use of rock crystal elements and hammered wrought iron. These include wall sconces produced with polished rock crystal, the Soucoupe candle holders, the sophisticated Conique table lamp and the stunning Macassar chandelier that is made with 350 carved rock crystal plates.
In addition to his furniture, Subervie is known for his monumental sculptures, such as the 14-foot high, wrought iron Giraffe, the mighty 1,000 Shield Warriors and the Banc de Poissons, which is on permanent display in the city of Cagnes-sur-Mer. A miniaturized version of the sculpture is made for home décor.
The Galerie Marcilhac in Paris represents Subervie. He has participated in several major international fairs, including PAD Paris, La Biennale Paris, Salon Art + Design, Art Cologne and Art Basel Miami Beach.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Sylvain Subervie’s lighting and decorative objects.
$50,000 / set
Large Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamps in rock crystal and wrought iron by Sylvain Subervie. The Pagoda shaped lamps are composed of a base and 4 thick pieces of very high quality rock crystal. Each piece...
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
console in metal and wood "Sylvain Subervie
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console by Syvain Subervie (1950) autodidact artist Present in 2011 at Art Basel
Iron
Pair of Modern Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and diamond form rock crystal quartz lamp with nickel plating insert and base. Available in polish brass and antique brass finished. To the rock crystal: 20.5 in...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Gotham Console Table in Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The harmonious mix of materials enhances the beauty of this Gotham console. The console features rich oxidized Ambrosia maple wood, a blackened steel fr...
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Burl Wood and Metal Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique surface using contrasting squares of burl wood, this Mid-Century Modern console table features an interesting base of metal with a yellowish golden tint. Please confirm...
Metal
Pair of Brazilian Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of rock crystal lams, handcrafted from Brazil an excellent quality material, with a 7" acrylic base, clear wire.
Rock Crystal
Pair of New Rock Crystal Table Lamps
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of new bronze-mounted rock crystal table lamps, the palm-frond collar resting on a baluster shaped rock crystal shaft, the pierced circular base on four corbel-form supports w...
Rock Crystal, Metal
Jasper Console - Customizable Metal, Resin and Wood
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking Jasper console features charred black oak, a blackened steel frame and bronze base with adjustable feet, and blackened bronze enca...
Bronze
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A foldable wood and black-painted metal console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 29.1” H x 51” W x 17.5” D
Metal
$6,457 / item
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 9.26 in
Contemporary QD18 Console with Brushed Steel, Bronzed Metal and Wood drawer
By Quincoces - Drago
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The QD18 console structure is made with brushed steel, bronzed metal and the drawer is made with wood and brass details. This console's clean lines make it adabtable to many spaces a...
Brass, Metal, Steel
Console Table Iron in Wood and Metal Feet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Iron console is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in natural walnut veneer and brass feet. The console is divided by one shelf and in two drawers and allows ma...
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Modern Dark Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved natural form dark rock crystal lamp with nickel plating base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in polish brass and antique brass finished. (Lampshade not in...
Pair of Modern Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern rock crystal quartz lamps with fine cast gilt brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery NYC. Measure: To the top o...
Pair of Ormolu Mount Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of carved urn form ormolu mounts rock crystal lamps. 19"in/H to the top of the rock crystal.
Rock Crystal
Unique Pair of Gilded Peace Warriors by Sylvain Subervie
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Sylvain Subervie's "Warriors for Peace" Sculptures in Hammered wrought iron gilded in 23-karat with rock crystal finishing the helmet and the shield Signed and nu...
Rock Crystal
Large Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamps in Rock Crystal and Wrought iron by Sylvain Subervie. The Pagoda shaped lamps are composed of a base and 4 thick pieces of very high quality rock crystal. Each piece...
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Rock Crystal and Wrought iron Table lamps
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in New York, NY
Important Pair of Rock Crystal and hand hammered wrought iron lamps by Sylvain Subervie. The 5 pieces of genuine Rock crystal are finely cut and polished. Each piece of rock crystal ...
Rock Crystal