Maison Baguès

Lighting and decorative arts (founded circa 1840)

Founded circa 1840 by Noël Baguès, Maison Baguès initially specialized in liturgical bronzes before turning to lighting bronzes. At the end of the 19th century, Eugène Baguès, the founder's son, embraced the advent of electricity by creating light fixtures adapted to this new medium. His sons, Victor and Robert, further developed the collections and brought international renown to the house. In the 1920s, Baguès established a distinctive style: finely crafted wrought-iron chandeliers and sconces adorned with foliage, blossoms, and parrots, often embellished with crystal or rock crystal drops. The house also produced furniture and decorative ironwork. Among its most sought-after creations are the ship-shaped chandeliers, whose crystal hulls and sails capture and diffuse light. Chasing, ironwork, gilding, and patination: Baguès's reputation rests upon the mastery of these artisanal skills. Coveted by interior designers and collectors worldwide, its creations bear witness to the art of French lighting design handed down from generation to generation.