Delisle 1895 :
A family legacy of excellence

Since 1895, Maison Delisle has cultivated a distinctly French art de vivre, blending tradition and creation. From its workshops emerge bespoke lighting and objects, crafted with precision and in constant dialogue with time. Passed down through generations, the Maison embodies the timeless elegance of artistic bronze and the mastery of skilled craftsmanship.

1890

Henry Delisle creates his first drawings

1895

Henry and Gaston Delisle move into the Hôtel Lamoignon

1913

Order from Grand Duke Paul for the Tsarskoye Selo Palace

1918

Jean Delisle joins his father in the company

1922

The Maison receives an award at the Rio World Expo

1935

Delisle installs at Hôtel de Canillac, current company headquarters

1946

Pierre-Jacques Delisle joins his father in the company

1958

Lighting for the Grand Trianon, Opéra Louis XV, and Versailles

1978

Jean-Michel Delisle joins his father in the company

1987

First editions by contemporary designers, including Christian Duc

1991

Installation and consolidation of Delisle workshops in Montreuil

2006

Launch of the "Papyrus" collection with Nicolas Aubagnac

2009

Jean Delisle joins his father in the company

2011

Creation of lighting fixtures and clock for Château Louis XIV

2012

“Mackintosh” and “Structure” collections launch

2015

Maison Delisle celebrates 120 years of creativity and craftsmanship

2017

Delisle and Lalique unveil "Ginkgo", a fusion of crystal and bronze

2018

Maison Delisle and Beau & Bien present "Le Merveilleux"

2019

Maison Delisle and Elliott Barnes unveil "Poinciana"

2020

Presentation of "Versailles" with Jean-Michel Wilmotte

2021

Launch of the "Beffroi" collection with Eric Schmitt

2023

The birth of "Parhelia", between light and architecture

2024

Launch of the "Bouillotte" collection with Edgar Jayet

2025

Maison Delisle celebrates 130 years of excellence

XIXe siècle

The Origins of Expertise

It was in 1895, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris, that Henry Delisle founded the house that would bear his name. A heir to a centuries-old tradition of artistic bronze craftsmanship, he imbued his first creations with a rare standard: combining artisanal skill, meticulous attention to detail, and the nobility of materials. His lighting fixtures quickly won over connoisseurs and graced the finest homes of the era.

The Origins of Expertise
The Origins of Expertise
By the turn of the century, the reputation of Maison Delisle had already crossed borders. Its pieces, emblematic of the French art of living, attracted the attention of the great European courts. This formative 19th century marks the dawn of a family journey that, generation after generation, would carry the brilliance of French craftsmanship far and wide.

XXe siècle

Between Heritage and Influence

The 20th century was a period of growth and widespread recognition. Maison Delisle embraced major aesthetic movements, from Art Deco to more contemporary creations, while remaining true to the timeless elegance of its heritage. It undertook prestigious commissions for palaces and royal residences, and in 1935 established its headquarters at the Hôtel Canillac, a historic residence that would become the beating heart of the Maison.

Between Heritage and Influence
Between Heritage and Influence
At the same time, the Maison contributed to restoring the brilliance of France’s cultural heritage: Versailles, Place de la Concorde, and the Palais Royal. Its workshops approached these restorations with the same passion that drives its own creations. The 20th century elevated Maison Delisle to a leading position in luxury and decorative arts, capable of harmonizing past and present in a single, radiant vision.

XXe siècle

Tradition and Modernity in Dialogue

Today, the Maison continues its journey with boldness and elegance. Its workshops, based in Montreuil, bring together exceptional artisans who uphold a craft passed down through five generations. At the same time, Maison Delisle looks to the future, collaborating with contemporary architects and designers to create daring collections with clean lines that converse with the tradition of bronze and light.

Tradition and Modernity in Dialogue
Tradition and Modernity in Dialogue
Recognized as an "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" and a member of the "Comité Colbert", the Maison today embodies French excellence worldwide. Between heritage and innovation, treasured archives and avant-garde creations, each lighting piece tells a story: that of a Maison which, for over a century, has illuminated the present while shaping the future.