1940s French Obelisk Twelve Branch Gilt Metal Chandelier by Maison Baguès
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1940s French Obelisk Twelve Branch Gilt Metal Chandelier by Maison Baguès
About the Item
- Creator:Maison Baguès (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Diameter: 25.6 in (65 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. One of the eglomise mirror on the obelisk's stem has a very small crack not visible once the chandelier is hanging from the ceiling, it does not distract from the overall stunning look of the chandelier.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2660321392702
Maison Baguès
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 pieces 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.
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