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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Modernist Steel & Brass Log Rack - France 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Polished steel modernist log rack with brass accents. In fair vintage condition. This log rack will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY facilit...
Steel, Brass
Modernist Magazine Rack Attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and glass magazine rack Refinished Brass accent, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Solid French Oak Shelves by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Pair of matching solid French oak shelves by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1960s. Good vintage condition. These shelves will ship from France and can be returned to either France or ...
Oak
All Oak "Secrétaire" Desk by Pierre Cruège, France 1950's
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
French reconstruction designer Pierre Cruège's forme libre masterpiece bureau with abattant. Rare natural oak version Brass details Inside the desk compartment, a letter rack and ...
Brass
Minimalist Bronze Shelf by Jacques Téophile Lepelltier for Broncz - France
Located in New York, NY
Solid bronze shelf by Jacques Théophile Lepelltier. Elegant, clean lines. Half-moon shaped uprights mounted on two slender frames. Often attributed to Jacques Quinet, Lepelltier's de...
Bronze
Solid Bronze & Black Enamel "Perspective" Vide Poches - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Unique sculptural square bronze container with tilted black enamel sides. In good vintage condition. Very heavy. This vide-poches will ship from France and can be returned to either ...
Bronze
Petite Chrome Pencil Rack by Philippe Barbier, Signed, France, 1970s
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant minimalist chrome tiered pencil organizer by Phillippe Barbier, France, 1970s. Signed on the bottom as pictured.
Chrome
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
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
Desk Organizer by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, 1949
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small table top maple storage unit with two drawers supported by a black steel frame base. This desk organizer is a product from the Planner Group, a coordinated contemporary furni...
Steel
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Letter Rack Dr Christopher Dresser
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Victorian Hukin & Heath letter rack in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser. A sculptural and highly original silver-plated letter rack by Hukin & Heath, designed...
Silver Plate
Holder for 3 pipes by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Holder for 3 pipes by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
