French Fifties/Mid-Century Log or Magazine Holder by Jacques Adnet

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French Fifties/Mid-Century Log or Magazine Holder by Jacques Adnet

About the Item

Adnet was a master of design, let there be no contest about THAT! His career spanned the Art Deco and Mid-Century periods and his output was prodigious. His work attracts major attention whenever it's made available. The additional "bonus," as it were, is that his designs were crafted in France, and as a result they're a marvel of craftsmanship. Think: 7 1/2 pounds of solid brass or bronze! Here's something plucked from the internet: An icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet grew up with the 20th Century. He attended the Municipal School of Design in Auxerre and the École des Beaux-Arts Paris. He believed in the functional aspect of furniture combined with geometrical simplicity. Adnet was inspired by pre-classical styles and was well acquainted with traditional furniture. Until the age of 28, he lived and worked hand in hand with his twin brother Jean at the Studio La Maitrise, where they met the Art Déco designer Maurice Dufrenes. From 1928 to 1960, he directed La Compagnie des Arts Francais. His team of decorators included Francois Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand and Georges Jouve. Adnet presided over the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs from 1947 to 1949. During the 50s, he created furniture and concentrated on the numerous commissions he received, such as the decoration of the private apartments of the President at the Elysée Palace or the meeting room of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. In 1959 he became the director of École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris until 1970. Adnet exhibited at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Distinctly avant garde, Adnet was among the first to expect metal and glass to integrate with the structure and decoration of furniture. This log or magazine holder: sculpture for the home, whether chairside or by the fireplace!

Attributed to:
Jacques Adnet (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
Ca.1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU91111096246