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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Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Solid Pine Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Scandinavian Modern solid pine table lamp, 1970s — a sculptural stacked base in solid pine. New E27 socket and lampshade. Can be fitted with a US plug. Four solid pine cylinders, gr...
Brass
Oversized Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Bay Keramik, W Germany, 1970s
By Amitābha Studio, Bay Keramik
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Striking West German ceramic table lamp by Bay Keramik, distinguished by bold orange relief decoration over matte grey ribbed pottery and an exceptionally tall, architectural scale; ...
Brass
1960s-70s Bitossi-Style Ceramic Table Lamp by Bay Keramik
By Amitābha Studio, Bitossi, Bay Keramik
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Newly wired for U.S. use, this one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp sets a pear-shaped relief base with Bitossi-style incised banding in mustard ochre and moss green beneath a new flax s...
Brass
Travertine and Brass Sculptural Table Lamps by Philippe Jean, Numbered & Signed
By Philippe Jean
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A kindred pair of French sculptural table lamps by Philippe Jean, polished brass bird forms on square travertine bases. Each lamp is individually signed, numbered, and dated by the a...
Travertine, Brass
French Faux Bois Ceramic Urn Table Lamp by Le Dauphin, Hollywood Regency, c1970s
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Elegant Neoclassical Revival French table lamp by Le Dauphin, circa late 1970s–1990s, featuring a faux bois glazed ceramic urn, gold-tone fittings, and new pleated silk lampshade. Ne...
Metal
Vintage Trompe L’Oeil Ceramic Table Lamp, Faux Wicker, New Woven Shade, France
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A large vintage ceramic table lamp with a trompe l’oeil wicker (rattan-style) basketweave base in warm brown glaze, paired with a new cream cord-wrapped drum shade — ideal for coasta...
Ceramic, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, String
Large Travertine Table Lamp by Maison Barbier, French 1970s
By Maison Barbier
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large travertine table lamp by Philippe Barbier, Paris. Rewired and Pat tested. Shade for display.
Travertine
Philippe Barbier, Travertine and Chrome Table Lamp, French, circa 1970
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice table lamp is made of travertine and chrome. This is a work by famous French designer Philippe Barbier, circa 1970.
Travertine, Chrome
Travertine table lamp by Philippe Barbier, France, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
An elegant table lamp designed by Philippe Barbier, notable for its geometric balance and the quality of its materials. This piece pairs a cubic travertine base with a monumental sp...
Travertine, Metal
1970's Scarnicci Travertine Table Lamp
By Emanuele Scarnicci
Located in LYON, FR
Travertine and Chrome lamp attributed to Italian sculpter Emanuele Scarnicci. A very pleasing contrast of materials with a freshly made shade. Ple...
Travertine
French Modern Travertine Lamp by Philippe Barbier
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Buchanan, NY
A remarkable, large travertine lamp with steel supports, designed by Philippe Barbier and skillfully made by Maison Barbier in France during the 1970s...
Travertine, Steel
1970s Italian Travertine Lamp by Fratelli Manelli
By Fratelli Manelli
Located in London, London
A sculptural Italian table lamp dating from the 1970s, attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, featuring a solid travertine base carved in a stepped cubic form. The stone displays character...
Travertine
