Golden Metal Console by Robert Thibier

Rare wall console in gilded metal by Robert Thibier. Metal and gilding in perfect condition. Sold without its glass. Height of 73cm, depth of 27cm, and width of 88cm. Sold without its glass. Born in Paris into a wealthy family, Robert Thibier (1926-2001) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and became an interior architect in 1951. With offices located at the finest addresses in Paris (Place de la Madeleine and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré), he catered to a clientele of celebrities and high-profile personalities, including the Rothschild family, as well as athletes and industrialists. An interior architect rather than a furniture designer, Thibier produced some furniture for his clients, intending to create "modern antiques" that harmonised with other European antiques and conveyed a strong impression of opulence. To achieve this, he created geometric furniture in wrought iron covered with a very subtle layer of gold leaf. Some of his pieces are signed and numbered. In the 1970s, Robert Thibier also collaborated with Maison Ramsay and created some of their most famous designs. His grave in Montparnasse Cemetery reflects his sense of style.