Mid-Century Modern Baguès French Rock Crystal Leaf Flower Crystal Sconces, Pair

A Wonderful Pair Of Vintage Gold Gilt With Rock Crystal & Alternating Crystal Drop Maison Baguès Style With Beautiful Flower Mendelian Sconces Purchased From Nestle NYC

A wonderful pair of Baguès style fleur-de-lis gilt bronze two-arm petite rock crystal sconces.

Pair of very elegant French gilded metal and tole sconces with glass leaves and drops by Maison Baguès (midcentury). The bobesches are hand-strung crystals in the form of flowers. Th...

Pair of French Maison Baguès three-arm crystal wall sconces with upper and central floral medallions, bead work, leaf foliage and crystal cup bobeches. Sconces were originally candle powered and have been electrified, Late 19th Century. 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 metal smith 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...