Master craftsman Philippe Barbier created table lamps used on the sets of many French films, as well as furniture and decor like coffee tables and candle holders. The furniture designer and producer worked in Paris throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for using steel to make his pieces shine.
Barbier operated a small studio called Maison Barbier in central Paris, on rue du Pré aux Clercs. In addition to making his own furniture, he sold the work of other designers. Most notably, Maison Barbier was the first to distribute the iconic 1968 Tam-Tam stool by French designer Henry Massonnet. Barbier was also involved in the design of the stool, which is still in production today.
Barbier’s lamps were very popular for their unique designs, which often featured elegant curves and bases made of stone or polished metal. Their striking shapes caught the attention of many film directors. Just some of the films in which Barbier’s lamps make a background appearance are Le Retour du Grand Blond (1974), Peur Sur La Ville (1975), Nous Irons Tous Au Paradis (1977), Le Mac (2010) and Dans La Maison (2012).
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1970s Floor Lamp in the Taste of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Paris, FR
1970s floor lamp in polished and black lacquered brass, with original lampshade in lacquered metal. Very good quality. Unsigned.
Brass, Metal
1970 Pair Of Sculptural Large Lamp Bases By Philippe Barbier For Maison Barbier
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of floor lamps in stunning travertine by Philippe Barbier, the travertine sphere at it's center is in solid stone accented by nickeled elem...
Travertine
Tripod floor lamp, Edition Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Tripod floor lamp produced by Maison Arlus in the 1950s. The base consists of three black-lacquered metal branches fixed on a gilded brass axle, topped by a double stem in black lacq...
Metal, Brass
Floor lamp with three swivel heads Royal-Lumière et/ou Lunel, France circa 1955
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Paris, FR
Rare floor lamp consisting of a black lacquered cast iron base and a black lacquered metal cylindrical rod supporting three diffusers, which can be adjusted using ball joints and a b...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Three-arm floor lamp, Éditions Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, composed of three luminous lacquered metal arms, held together in the middle by a brass ring and fixed to a circular black-lacquered ca...
Metal, Iron, Brass
Swinging floor lamp, Editions Maison Lunel Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp by Maison Lunel, made of Bakelite, tinted beech, and polished brass, featuring a pivoting swing arm and a swivel head mounted on a ball joint. New lampshade and bulb cover...
Brass
Tall Floor Lamp by Philippe Barbier for Maison Barbier, France, circa 1970s
By Philippe Barbier
Located in London, GB
The lamp is composed of a rectangular travertine base with a spherical travertine central body, accented by nickel-plated metal mounts and a stem. Its simple geometric form and restr...
Travertine, Metal
Sculptural Large Lamp by Philippe Barbier for Maison Barbier, 1970s
By Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier
Located in Brussels, BE
Large lamp in travertine and metal by Philippe Barbier for Maison Barbier in the 1970s. It's one big piece, the lamp is fixed to a pedestal in travertine. The diameter of the shade ...
Stone, Metal
1970s Travertine Floor Lamp by Philippe Barbier for Maison Barbier Paris
By Maison Barbier, Philippe Barbier
Located in London, GB
1970s Large Travertine Floor Lamp design by Philippe Barbier for Maison Barbier Paris France. Includes linen shade with two light bulbs and an in-line foot switch.
Travertine
Adjustable Height Floor Lamp by Gilles Sermadiras, France, 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Neo classical adjustable height floor lamp by Gilles Sermadiras for Galerie Maison & Jardin. Four feet base with brass accents. Decorative brass rings on the pole. In good vintage co...
Brass, Steel
Mid 20th Century Maison Bagues palm floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Maison Bagues palm floor lamp A stylish mid 20th Century Maison Bagues brass palm tripod floor light. With lovely attention to detail with hand crafted cut leaf sect...
Brass
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated brass and off-white parchment paper floor lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
Brass
