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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Maison Charles Paris Gilded Brass and Crystal Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Charles Paris Tall Table Lamp, France, circa 1960 A rare and exceptional lighting piece by the renowned French atelier Maison Charles, this tall table lamp exemplifies mid-ce...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Enamel
Line Vautrin School Modernist Talosel and Mirror Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Talosel and mirror table lamp or sconce was executed by one of Line Vautrin's (1913-1977) students circa 1960. This marvelous table lamp features pearlized yellow resin, or...
Glass, Talosel, Resin, Mirror
Marie-Claude de Fouquieres Yellow Fractal Resin and Chrome Table Lamp circa 1970
By Marie-Claude de Fouquieres, Ombre et Lumiere
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Marie-Claude de Fouquières designed this extraordinary fractal resin table lamp for the Parisian lighting company Ombre et Lumière in the 1970s. The rare piece boasts...
Metal, Chrome
American Mutual Sunset Modernist Aluminum Pair of Table Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of table lamps, designed by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Brooklyn, NY, features a modernist Machine Age shape with polished cast aluminum and black-painted metal accented with a...
Metal, Aluminum
Charles Schneider Modernist Crystal Table Lamp, France circa 1950
By Schneider Glass, Charles Schneider
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Schneider France, designed this lovely art-glass table or desk lamp. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1950. The mouth-blown clear crystal has an abstract design...
Crystal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mondrian Color Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy geometric ceramic table lamp was imported and distributed in the United States by Raymor of New York. The piece was crafted circa 1960. Thi...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Jacques Moniquet Silver Plated Table Lamp, Cheret Edition, circa 1975, France
By Moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Jacques Moniquet table lamp, Cheret Edition Paris, circa 1975, France. Compressed silver plated metal, new white fabric shade. Stamped edition Cheret AAM, Paris. Each piece...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Chrome-Plated Fabric Lampashade Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design lampshade table lamp with chrome-plated metal base and fabric diffuser with chrome-plated edges, made in Italy in the 1970s Please note that the lam...
Metal
Italian 1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A unique and sculptural Italian 1970s table lamp in chrome with custom shade. The base consists of a wide cut out "S" shape band of chrome wrapped around two balls stacked one on top of the other on a central rod. All resting on a round chrome base. The original shade was custom copied exactly in the same design in ivory linen with satin and shiny chrome bands in Italy. Requires one standard bulb. The chrome lamp base...
Chrome
Mid-century Table Lamp by Maison Barbier, France, 1960s
By Maison Barbier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Philippe Barbier table lamp is composed of two mirror-polished orbs on a cylindrical base. Versions of this lamp have been included in the set design of a number of film...
Metal, Nickel
Vintage Chromed Table Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, Space Age Style, 1950s
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Chromed Table Lamp, Reggiani Italy, 1950s Classic style vintage chromed table lamp, designed by Reggiani in Italy in the late 1950s,...
Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. English C.1970
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Stylish chrome table lamp Designer unknown Modern shade included Wired to UK standards. Free UK shipping
Chrome
