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Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

French

Each Claude Victor Boeltz piece is glamorous yet retains a richly organic feel that adds a touch of bold sophistication to any interior. This French Surrealist designer popularized a technique he called “exploded bronze” — a process that has the metal components of a given piece appear as if they were liquified and then crystalized after an explosion. 

Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. There were several artists in his family, and Boeltz quickly developed creative interests at an early age. He fell in love with painting, architecture, ceramics and more, but was also intrigued by scientific fields such as geology and anatomy.

Boeltz studied under the sculptor Henri Molins and apprenticed at the Susse Frères and Houdot foundries. Additionally, he enrolled in classes in the evenings at the Boulle School in Paris and the Paris Academy of Art. He frequented museums and found much to appreciate in the work of artists such as Alberto Giacometti, Demetre Chiparus, Salvador Dalí, and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.

After moving to the French Riviera, Boeltz became personally acquainted with Pablo Picasso. He worked for a period with Picasso, and in the mid-1960s, he established a foundry in the Loire Valley. By the late 1960s, his work was being noticed around Europe (his works were sold by the likes of Cartier). His turning point came in the early 1970s when he met the sculptor César Baldaccini, whose “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to experiment with abandon, and his “exploded bronze” technique was born.

Boeltz’s Hollywood Regency-style furnishings — mirrors, candlesticks, picture frames, lamps and even ceiling fixtures — were made with this new process. The designer then worked to decorate these “exploded” pieces with semi-precious stones — often African emeralds — or other luminous materials such as quartz and Murano glass. He subsequently opened two foundries to produce these kinds of works. 

In the early 1980s, Boeltz moved his facilities to the United States. He built a large foundry in Nevada, and today, Las Vegas hotels now house many of his works. His collectors have also included Salvador Dalí, Baron Rothschild and others.

On 1stDibs, find Claude Victor Boeltz decorative items, lighting, serveware and more.

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Creator: Claude Victor Boeltz
Pair of Gilt Bronze Amethyst Lamps by Boeltz, France, 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Artistical sculptural rare pair of gilt bronze and Amethyst stone lamps by the artist Claude Victor Boeltz. Unusual technic called by the artist Explosed bronze. S...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Amethyst, Bronze

Seashell centerpiece by Claude Victor Boeltz, circa 1970 / 1980
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Paris, FR
Seashell, bag holder or centerpiece in gilded bronze and rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz, is born in 1937 in Paris. Complete arti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Desk lamp with photo holder in gilded bronze by C. V. Boeltz France circa 1980
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lamp with photo holder in exploded bronze gilded in 24 K fine gold, supporting numerous rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz,...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Desk lamp with photo holder in gilded bronze by C. V. Boeltz France circa 1980
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lamp with photo holder in exploded bronze gilded in 24 K fine gold, supporting numerous rock crystals. Biography Claude Victor Boeltz, France (1937) Claude-Victor Boeltz,...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24K Gilt Bronze & Crystal by Claude Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly ornate Pair of Modernist Sconces in Exploded 24Karat Gilt Bronze and Quartz Crystal is by the esteemed artist and designer Claude Boeltz and originates from France du...
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20th Century French Modern Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Modernist 24 Karat Gold & Exploded Starburst Sconce W/ Quartz by Claude Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Modernist 24 Karat Gold & Exploded Bronze Starburst Sconce W/Quartz Crystal by Claude Boeltz originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featu...
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20th Century French Modern Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Gold, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Quartz Stone Coffee Table by Boeltz, France, 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Low Cocktail table in gilt bronze and quartz stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. The technic was called by the artist "Explosed Bronze".
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Stone, Quartz, Bronze

Claude Boeltz Exploded Bronze & 24-Karat Gold Sunburst Flush Mount Chandelier
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic flush mount was hand crafted by the esteemed artist Claude Boeltz in France. It features an expressionistic sunburst pattern realized in two rows of explod...
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20th Century French Modern Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Gold, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz Rare Vanity Mirror in Gold with Rock Crystals 1983 'Signed'
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Rare vanity mirror model No. 24. "exploded bronze" design 24 karat plated bronze with rock crystals by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1983 (signed “Made in France, BOELTZ PARIS” on plaque). This is a stunning work of art. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, were carried by luxury retailers Fred Joaillier and Cartier Paris. New backing by Lobel Modern. Original paper backing retained with notations on inside (shown in photo). Reference: Claude Victor Boeltz catalog published in the 1980’s shows a color photograph of this model with the notation “Miroir coiffeuse...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Boeltz Candelabra Centerpiece in Gold with Rock Crystals 1970s 'Signed'
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare candelabra centerpiece model No. 16, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with rock crystals and glass center bowl, by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970s (signed...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Bronze Éclaté Gilded Bronze Table Lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Montreal, QC
Bronze Éclaté gilded bronze Table lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with an amethyst quartz Signed on plate: "Made in France Boeltz Paris". Dimensions of lamp without lamp shade H:2...
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1970s French Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Éclaté Gilded Bronze Side Table by Claude Victor Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Montreal, QC
Bronze éclaté gilded bronze side table by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with an amethyst geode in its center dimensions of the base is 18x17.5....
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1970s French Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Claude Boeltz, Bronze Eclaté Candleabras, France, circa 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Claude Boeltz’s candelabras possess the asymmetrical, numinous beauty of lightening, mimicking the natural phenomenon in hue, form, and arrangement.    
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1970s French Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Bronze

Bronze Éclaté Gilded Bronze Coffee Table Lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Montreal, QC
Bronze éclaté gilded bronze coffee table lamp by Claude Victor Boeltz inset with amethyst quartz. Signed: "Made in France Royale Fonderie P...
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1970s French Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz 24 Karat Gold-Plated 'Exploded' Photograph Frame
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Hastings, GB
Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold-plated exploded photograph frame with lamp and rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

1970 ‘Coffee Table with Eagles in Gilt Bronze Signed by Boeltz for Roméo Paris
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table composed of 2 gilt bronze eagles supporting a glass slab circa 1970 good condition. Measures: Length: 120cm Width: 80cm Height: 44cm.
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz 24-Karat Gold Plated 'Exploded' Table Lamp
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Hastings, GB
Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold plated 'exploded' table lamp with eagle and rock crystal inclusions An incredible statement piece The natural rock quartz crystal wands...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze and Dioptase Lamp Picture Frame by Boeltz, France, 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall model of photo picture or drawing frame light lamp in gilt bronze and dioptase stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Stone, Bronze

Gilded Bronze and Quartz Table Centerpiece by Claude Victor Boeltz France
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice sculptural Claude Victor Boeltz table centerpiece, circa 1980, France. Gold-plated bronze and white quartz. Dimensions: 38 cm W, 20 cm H, 30 cm D. Good original condition. All p...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Bronze

Pair of Horse Claude Victor Boeltz 1980 Gold Bronze Crystal French Table Lamps
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious gold dore bronze and rock crystal horse table lamps. The gold bronze sculptures are on polished brass bases and they have complimentary ...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Amethyst Sculpture by Boeltz, France, 1970s
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of monumental large sculpture ornamental decor elements in gilt bronze and Amethyst stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. Sign on back Boeltz Paris Made in Franc...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Amethyst, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz French 1970s Gold Bronze Crystal Amethyst Picture Frame
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A French 1970s sculptural bronze gold dipped frame with three large crystal clusters by the artist, Claude Victor Boeltz. The frame can be arranged horizo...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artist was born in Paris, France in 1937. ... This gorgeous centerpiece is one of the artist's gold-plated "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in the early 1970s, and carried by such luxury retailers as Fred Joaillier...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz French Gold Bronze Dish Sculpture
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s exploding 24-karat gold bronze sculpture dish with two large quartz clusters by French artist, Claude Victor Boeltz. Signed. A m...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Claude Boeltz Exploded Bronze Picture Frame w/ 24kt Gold & Rock Crystal Details
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite coral-form picture frame was realized by the esteemed artist Claude Victor Boeltz in France. They are among artists 24-karat gold plated "exploded-bronze" pieces made ...
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20th Century French Modern Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ 70's French 'exploded bronze' lamp
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Somerton, GB
CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ Sculptural golden gilt-plated exploded bronze lamp with rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands are set into t...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Agate, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Pair of Single Branch 24-Karat Gold-Plated Bronze Candlesticks by Claude Boeltz
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France, circa 1970 by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand,...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Gold, Bronze

Boeltz bronze and quartz table lamp
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A table lampe signed by Claude Victor Boeltz. Made in Paris in the 1970s. Very sculptural and very decorative. The lamp is sold with a new lampshade.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Bronze

Claude Boeltz, Bronze Eclaté Candelabrum, United States, 2019
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Claude Boeltz’s five branch candelabrum possesses the asymmetry of trickling water frozen in intense cold, a form further suggested by the quartz crystals set throughout. Yet, as wit...
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2010s American Claude Victor Boeltz Furniture

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Quartz, Bronze

Claude Victor Boeltz furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Claude Victor Boeltz furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Claude Victor Boeltz furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Claude Victor Boeltz were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Romeo Paris, Philippe Barbier, and Jean Boris Lacroix. Prices for Claude Victor Boeltz furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,235 and can go as high as $34,975, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,475.

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