Raymond Subes

1891–1970 (age 79)

metalworker/designer

Biography

Raymond Subes gained acclaim as a metalworker and designer whose Art Deco creations blended craftsmanship with modern elegance. His ornamental ironwork and architectural collaborations contributed to the distinctive aesthetic of Paris between the wars.

Subes’s artistry, grounded in meticulous technique, continues to be admired for marrying functionality with refined beauty, leaving a legacy visible across the city’s facades.

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