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.
Midcentury Coffee Table in Lucite, Brass & Glass by Maison Jansen, France 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular coffee table in brass, lucite and glass with sliding top shelf attributed to Maison Jansen. Made in France in the 1970s. The top can slide in half to...
Metal, Brass
Coffee Table Lucite, Brass, Ceramic and Smoked Glass Charles Hollis Jones Style
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared coffee table double shelved in lucite, brass, smoked glass and ceramic in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Smoked Glass Coffee Side Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee/side table completely in smoked glass with an abstract sculptural presence that gives it a dynamic style.
Metal
Wood Coffee Table in the Style of Gio Ponti Glass and Mahogany, 1950s, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid coffee table featuring a wooden structure and two shelves of different dimensions, which gives the whole table a trapezium shape. In the style of the Italian designer Gio Po...
Brass
Coffee Table in Wood Glass and Brass Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian round coffee table in wood structure, brass feet and glass shelf attributed to the Italian designer Guglielmo Ulrich.
Brass
Organic Rectangular Coffee Table in Bamboo, Leather and Glass by McGuire, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in Rome, IT
Organic stunning rectangular coffee table with four legs designed by John McGuire. This coffee table entirely hand-crafted, is made of iron pipe, bamboo poles, and rawhide lacing with glass top. McGuire bamboo tables...
Metal, Iron
End Table / Coffee Table in Brass w/ Glass Top After Maison Bagues, c. 1970's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency end table or coffee table, inspired by the opulent designs of Maison Bagues, captivates with its circa 1970s elegance. Crafted...
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Maison Jansen Brass, Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-century French brass and steel coffee table or cocktail table is inspired by the Louis XVI style with its quiver of arrows motif legs. The base is joined by an H stretcher w...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century French Nickel and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
Executed in France circa 1950, this refined mid-century coffee table is designed in the manner of Maison Baguès, renowned for their luxurious use of gilt metal and glass. The thick r...
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern French Maison Baguès Style Glass-Top Steel/Gilt-Bronze Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite example of late 20th century French design, this cocktail or coffee table is crafted in Italy in the refined Maison Baguès style, celebrated for its harmonious blend of ...
Metal, Brass
French 1950s Brass and Glass Coffee Table attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Paris coffee table which is part of a suite. I have the matching pair of side t...
Brass
1950s French Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of lacquered metal, brass and glass. This is a very simple and chic model. French work attributed to famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Metal, Brass
