Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earned a Master’s in Urban Design from Harvard. After founding his architectural firm in 1980, he built a prestigious reputation, working on landmark projects such as the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial Restoration, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts Galleries, and high-end hotels like the Carlyle in New York and Claridge’s in London. His many high profile clients included the likes of Bill Gates and Calvin Klein.
While best known for these projects, Despont was a no less accomplished visual artist. His enthusiasms were myriad, and his work focused on an almost incredible range of subjects, including but not limited to entymology, ichthyology, anthopology, history, and astronomy. The very smallest of earth's creatures, like insects, captivated him no less than the universe’s very largest—planetary bodies and the cosmos. All of his work was informed by an unrivaled art-historical expertise, lead by a wholly unique imagination, and driven by an omniverous curiousity for life and the very nature of existence.
A Knight of the French Legion of Honor and an Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee, Despont also authored design books. He exhibited his paintings and sculptures globally, notably at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, London, and Monaco.
$4,800 / item
Bronze and Alabaster Sconces by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in Hudson, NY
The work and designs of Terry Desmond have been legendary for their quality and attention to detail. These sconces by Terry are no exception. While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was ...
Alabaster, Bronze
$15,000 / item
Art Deco Style Custom Chandelier by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in Hudson, NY
The VOLT chandelier, designed by Thierry Despont, is a classic blend of Art Deco and Steam Punk wrapped in elegance. These fixtures are available in either chrome or antiqued bronze ...
Chrome, Bronze
Art Deco Style Floor Lamp in Leather and Bronze by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in Hudson, NY
The equestrian lamp is a bold and luxurious statement. Made from oil rubbed, brushed bronze, and hand stitched premium leather, the design and quality ...
Bronze
Thierry Despont Hyperion Floor Lamp in Figured Maple and Bronze
By Thierry Despont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
These incredible lamps were designed by renowned world designer Thierry Despont the 1990s. The quality and construction is of top grade. The bodies are made from Of high density figured maple, and the fittings are custom and made of bronze. Very few of these made. I am fortunate to be able to offer you four of them. They were never used and are in excellent condition. While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors of the Getty Center (as well as for his notable private clients like Bill Gates and Calvin Klein)—he was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, author, and furniture maker. For additional images or information please do not hesitate to reach out. These items can be picked up in person at our New Jersey location. Hyperion, “The High-One,” is one of the twelve Titan gods of Ancient Greece. He was the son of Gaia (the physical incarnation of Earth) and Uranus (literally meaning “the Sky”). Hyperion, the Titan of Light, the “God of Watchfulness and Wisdom,” inspired this magnificent floor lamp.For available in total. Finish: Figured birch with antique bronze urn...
Bronze
Pair of Contemporary Floor Lamps from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Rattan
Tripodal Walnut Floor Lamp by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Bronze, Steel
Three-tier Conical Chandelier
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Steel, Chrome
Tripodal Walnut Floor Lamp by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Bronze, Steel
$1,297
H 37.41 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Essential Italian Wall Sconce "Grand Stick", Bronze and Alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Grand Stick wall sconce is a stylish and functional lighting fixture that blends minimalist design with advanced LED technology. The use of bronze profiles gives it a sleek and e...
Alabaster, Brass
$7,800
H 26.75 in W 13 in D 4.75 in
Franck Evennou, Cactus, Contemporary Bronze and Alabaster Sconce, France, 2020
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
French artist Franck Evennou imbues his natural subject, in this case the cactus, with a subversively playful quality all his own. Each sconce is cast in bronze and possesses shades ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Rooted Floor Lamp With Walnut Shade And Spalted Maple Base
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Rooted floor lamp emerges from the quiet embrace of spalted maple, a material that carries the weight of time within its organic patterns. The base and spine rise with a certain ...
Walnut
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please ...
Iron
Murano Glass Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco style ballroom chandelier of Murano glass with many oval and curved "graniglia" glass components in a tiered and feathered shape. The "fumé" and gold colors are combined in ...
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups. France, 2026.
Alabaster, Bronze
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 13 in
Lalique Style Art Deco Crystal 'Poisson' Chandelier, by Verlys
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier, by Verlys 18" drop x 13" diameter This Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier by Verlys is an exquisite example of 1930s French craftsmanship,...
Chrome
Alabaster and Brass Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alabaster and brass Art Deco style chandelier
Alabaster, Brass
Bao Sconce Alabaster, Golden Bronze Patina
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bao Sconce is crafted from a rare alabaster, sourced for its uniform color and subtle veining. It’s then mounted, like jewelry, in a minimal setting...
Alabaster, Bronze
Floor Lamp, Fagerhults Lighting From The 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Vienna, AT
A scandinavian modern brass floor lamp fitted with 4 big E27 sockets up to 100watts each and 3 separate switch. New shade
Brass
1950s Stilnovo tripod floor lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Montréal, QC
Stilnovo tripod floor lamp, Italy, 1950s. Lacquered steel legs, brass framed yellow laminate mid-level shelf, brass body and cased opaline glass shade in mint condition. 40 to 60 w...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Art Deco Chandelier by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco chandelier made out a metal frame and frosted molded panels and center plate by Degue in a Art Deco floral design. Made in France Circa: 1930.
Art Glass
Sold
H 84 in W 13.75 in D 12 in
Two Contemporary Floor Lamps with Busts from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Aluminum