Table lamp by Philippe Barbier 1960s

Table lamp by Philippe Barbier. France 1960s. Cylindrical structure in chrome metal. Topped with a brass sphere. Rare piece from this fabulous designer. Beautiful dimensions: Height 77 cm. Diameter of lamp base 11 cm. Diameter of lampshade 38 cm. Lamp in excellent condition. The lampshade shows some signs of its past. Please contact us for any information. Fast and very careful shipping. Philippe Barbier: Master craftsman Philippe Barbier created table lamps used on the sets of many French films, as well as furniture and decor such as coffee tables and candlesticks. The designer and furniture 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, rue du Pré aux Clercs. In addition to making his own furniture, he sold the works of other designers. Maison Barbier was notably the first to distribute the iconic Tam-Tam stool from 1968 by French designer Henry Massonnet. Barbier also contributed to the design of the stool, which is still in production today. Barbier's lamps were highly valued for their unique designs, often characterised by elegant curves and bases made of stone or polished metal. Their striking shapes caught the attention of many film directors. Among the films in which Barbier's lamps appear in the background 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).