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.
Set of 3 Cast Metal Coffee Side Tables, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of Italian design Brutalist textured cast aluminum metal fusion side end low coffee cocktail tables. In the mood of Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Maria Pergay mid-century modern, Franck ...
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary Set of 3 Brass and Marble Nesting Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 3 Nesting nested stacking tables or coffee low cocktails side end tables in brass and free form red, white and gray marble. Contemporary work, Small artisanal production from...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Brass and Ceramic Side Table, Italy, 1970s
By Lucio Fontana
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of side end low coffee cocktail tables or nightstands in brass and ceramic terracotta with a nice abstract decor in the mood of Lucio Fontana for Borsani, Crippa, Scavino, Roger...
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Travertine Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and travertine. Small artisanal production from an italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern ...
Travertine, Brass
Bronze Pelican and Reed Coffee Table by Christian Techoueyres, France, 1970s
By Christian Techoueyres
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bronze Pelican and reed coffee low or cocktail table, brass base by the artist Christian Techoueyres. sign on each pelican. Famous design like Maison Ch...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Red Granite and Brass Side Tables, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of end side tables, small gueridon or nightstands red granite marble stone top, brass and black lacquered metal base. In the mood of Sottsass, Memphis, Mendini, Michele De Lucch...
Granite, Marble, Metal, Brass
Set of Three Mid-Century French Brass & Glass Nesting Tables Bagues Style
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of vintage "tables gigognes" (or nesting tables), was created in Paris, France, circa 1960 in the manner of Maison Baguès. The three stacking tables stand on fluted legs with bottom stretcher, and feature their original tinted glass top with painted border. The vintage tables are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich patinated gilt finish. The sleek, simple design of the rectangular nesting...
Brass
Brass Nesting Tables att. to Maison Baguès, France, 1950s–1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Mid-Century Neoclassical set of three nesting tables crafted in gilt brass, featuring slender fluted legs and gold-patinated mirrored glass tops. Their finely sculpted detail...
Brass
Midcentury French Set of Three Nesting Side Tables in Brass Bamboo Frames
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant set of three small nesting side tables that goes in one another and are made in brass in bamboo legs with their original colored glass top. France, circa 1960 Measurements:...
Brass
Set of 3 Brass Nesting Tables With Gold Leaf Tops. French Work by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of nesting tables embodies all the decorative refinement of the 1970s. The finely black-lacquered metal structure highlights the gold-leaf gilded tops, creating a sophistica...
Brass
Set of Three Bamboo & Brass Nesting Tables, Italy, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of three stacking tables made of bamboo with patinated brass connectors. Dimensions provided are for the largest of the three. This item will ship from France and can be re...
Brass
Maison Bagues Trio of Nesting Tables, France Mid 20th Century
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
This trio of mid-20th-century French Maison Bagues nesting tables epitomizes timeless sophistication and exquisite craftsmanship. Supported by timeworn brass legs and stretchers, the...
Brass
