When I saw my first Maison Bagues light it was instantly love at first sight! Originating in Paris in the 1860s, Maison Bagues is known for its beautiful bronze and rock crystal sconces and chandeliers, often with whimsical motifs. It is most well known motif is the bird, which appeared in its designs in the 1920s and has not left.
Aren’t they just beautiful? What makes these unique is that they are made from rock crystal, a type of quartz. This is different from traditional crystal which is glass.
I love this birdcage chandelier! oh my!
They also did many floral and vine motif sconces.
I love this big chandelier!
There’s something interesting about pairing a fancy sconce next to a weathered mirror.
They also designer other whimsical shapes. Such as this ship pendant chandelier which is in Kirsten Dunst’s home as seen in Architectural Digest.
I love these unusual sconces with the arrows and wreath.
Below are a pair of unusual candelabras sold at a Sotheby’s auction
Are you drooling yet?! Well, I linked a few for you… in case you have a few $$$ you want me to help you spend…
