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Faux-Bamboo Brass Coffee Table with Eglomized Mirror Top by Maison Baguès

About the Item

This elegant coffee table embodies the refinement and French art de vivre of the 1970s. Crafted by the prestigious Maison Baguès in finely worked brass and topped with a magnificent Venere mirror, it stands out for the subtle alliance between neoclassical tradition and decorative modernity. Maison Baguès, founded in Paris in 1840 by Noël Baguès, is one of the most illustrious houses of lighting and furniture in French decoration. Specialising in the work of bronze and brass, it supplied for over a century the greatest private and official decorations. Its chiselled brass creations, often combined with glass, crystal or antiqued mirrors, are today particularly sought after for their exceptional quality of execution and timeless elegance. The Venere mirror, an ancestral Italian Venetian mirror-making technique with antiqued and nuanced reflections, brings to this table a unique visual depth and brilliance. It dialogues harmoniously with the brass base, whose clean lines and warm patina evoke the best of Parisian neoclassical decoration. With its generous dimensions of 33.86 in wide, 17.72 in deep and 19.69 in high, this coffee table will naturally find its place at the heart of a refined living room. Exceptional piece sourced by Modern Eye Gallery, it will sublimate both classical and contemporary interiors. Good overall condition; the mirror shows the antiqued appearance characteristic of Venere mirrors.

Creator:
Maison Baguès (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Marcq-en-Barœul, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 50's-639271stDibs: LU4038349937942

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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 chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting fixtures 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.