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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Philippe Barbier Chrome-Plated Brass & Glass Photophore Candleholder or Vase
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Chicago, IL
Philippe Barbier chrome-plated brass photophore candleholder or petite vase, with clear glass insert. Two oval openings allow light to shine through. Stamped on underside. Barbier w...
Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Mahogany and Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s Italian mahogany and glass magazine rack, with brass handle and accents. Recently refinished, this piece disassembles for shipping.
Glass, Mahogany
Signed Stainless Steel Fireplace Set by Jean-Paul Créations, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique, modern stainless steel fireplace set includes a pair of flame-shaped signed andirons and a signed log rack. Very good vintage condition. This set will ship from France a...
Stainless Steel, Iron
1970s Stainless Steel "Eclipse" Low Table by Brueton with Black Granite Inset
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s "Eclipse" Low Table, designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton. The modern polished mirrored steel waterfall table has a removable pol...
Granite, Stainless Steel
Modernist Art Glass and Brass Andirons with Log Holder circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist brass fireplace andirons with egg-shaped art glass sculptures, circa 1970. Includes optional iron log holder.
Brass, Iron
20th Century French Leather and Brass 3-Shelf Étagère
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant French brass 3-shelf étagère with leather shelves. Hand-painted gold leaf borders on each leather shelf in Greek key motif. Brass foliate capitals and floral decorations on s...
Brass
Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français letter rack. Chromed metal consisting of a series of vertical blades of curved section resting on rectangul...
Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes Chrome Plated Stainless Steel Magazine Stand Rack 30s
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes American Magazine Rack, Newspaper Stand made in the 1930s. A chrome-plated stainless steel magazine rack with tension spring holder, metal loop handle sit...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Danese Milano Pen Holder, Italy, circa 1970
By Danese Milano
Located in Labrit, Landes
White pen holder with clean lines typical of Danese Milano's style and 1970s design.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Postmodern Chrome Magazine Rack/Holder
Located in Toronto, ON
Midcentury modern chrome and genuine leather magazine rack. This cool piece can be used to hold magazines, books, and lps. The frame is comprised of chrome while the holder is believ...
Chrome
Holder for 3 pipes by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Holder for 3 pipes by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Italian Designer, Etagere, Chrome-Plated Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and smoked glass etagere with small display-shelves designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 53” H x 33.5” W x 15.75” D
Metal
