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.
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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 Modern Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved ribbed rock crystal quartz lamp with polish bronze base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating and antique brass finished. To the rock crystal: 1...
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
Pair of Modern Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass insert and base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating and antique brass finished. Measures: To the ro...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
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 Modern Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved prism and globe rock crystal lamps with polish brass bases, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating and antique brass finished. To the rock ...
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 Dark Diamond Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved dark diamond rock crystal lamp with polish brass parts and base, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Available in nickel plating ...
Large Pair of Modern Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fine carved cone shape dark rock crystal quartz lamps with polished brass inserts, created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. To the rock crystal: 22.75" H. (Lampshade not included).
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of rock crystal table lamps, each crafted from stacked rectangular blocks of clear rock crystal, displaying the material's natural inclusions, veining, and crystallin...
Rock Crystal
Pair of Modern Style Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Cypress, CA
Opposing pair of modern style hand carved and hand-polished rock crystal and chromed metal lamps with rectangular shades.
Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Art Deco design polished rock crystal lamps Brazil. Circa 2000. Sure to make a statement!
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