Lacquered Shelf Floor Lamp by Robert Thibier

Rare golden metal floor lamp and three orange-brown lacquered wooden shelves. The lacquered trays have a diameter of 25cm. Some signs of use and dents on the trays (can be restored at the request of the buyer before shipping). The gilding is in excellent condition. Total height of 140cm to the bulbs, 86cm in width/spread. Born in Paris into a wealthy family, Robert Thibier (1926-2001) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and became an interior designer 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 designer 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 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.