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.
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
Elisabeth Console in Mahogany Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Elizabethan console table in mahogany wood, with marquetry along its legs and in the top, S. XIX. Restored with small marks according to the use and ag...
Walnut
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
$6,401 / 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
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.3 in W 86.6 in D 23.2 in
Antique French Provincial Console Table, Metal and Wood, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table with a wooden top made in 1900s, France. Gracefully metal legs join together this simple yet elegant table. With three wooden table top slots and a cast understructure,...
Metal
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
Console Table Iron in Wood and Lacquered Metal
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 lacquered metal feet. The console is divided by one shelf and in two drawers and...
Metal
Unusual Mid Century Console with Metal Base and Wood Top
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this vintage circa 1980 console table has an unusual and sculptural metal base with an oxblood painted finish and veneered wood top. Veneer appears to be rosewood, bu...
Metal
Old Fir Wood and Iron Desk / Console, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Desk / Console with essential design made of Old Fir and particular leg in Iron. A com...
Wood
Late 20th Century Metal and Wood Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wood console table with flared metal trim. Gorgeous wood top and screen shelf for storage. Unique appearance.
Metal
Edo Console with Top in Marble and Metal Legs
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A light console of minimal design, available in two different sizes (here in the version 120 centimeters lenght). The top is composed of a lower part in lacquered and chamfered wood ...
Marble, Metal
$2,845Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Antique Italian Console in Wood and White Marble
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Italian console from the late 1800s. The Italian console table is a very precious and elegant decorative element. It is made of white marble as a base, while its structure is...
Marble
21st Century Lumière Console in Metal and Wood
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The classic elegance of the French style relives in all its beauty in the Lumière furnishings. The recurring element of all the pieces is a base made of slender columns in metal enriched with lost-wax cast brass details, while the upper part features the most lavish decorations. Lumière console...
Brass