A designer and ensemblier, Jules Leleu was one of the key authors of the Art Deco movement. While he did not win the fame of such contemporaries as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank, Leleu had a longer career and was easily their peer in the conception of trim, refined furniture forms and in the use of the opulent materials — from lacquer and ivory to sharkskin and exotic woods — that were a keynote of haute Art Deco design.
Leleu was born into a family of artisans and decorators. Their firm, Maison Leleu, had existed since the 18th century and Jules would guide it through much of the 20th. (The business lasted until 1973, headed at the end by Jules's children.) He studied architecture, served as an aviator in World War I, and after the conflict took up design full-time.
Leleu presented work at the 1925 exposition in Paris that gave us the term Art Deco, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased a burl amboyna wood commode by Leleu directly from the show.
As the desks, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs show, Leleu was a stickler for precision craft and preferred to let his materials do the talking — his furniture is generally spare and sleek; its presence is established by figuring (or patterning/graining) in the wood and the occasional marquetry medallion. He had a keen eye for currents in design and an adaptable sensibility.
Maison Leleu would embrace many of the starker forms of modernism after the 1940s, as well as new materials such as artificial lacquer and plastics (then considered cutting-edge rather than cheap). Jules Leleu is a guiding light of 20th-century modernism: a man whose work represents both a devotion to traditional handiwork and an appreciation for the next wave in design.
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Rare Fine French 1950s Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Leleu
By Jules Leleu, Martin et Guenier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 – 1961) - A fine French Mid-Century ceiling light mounted on a round brass frame, which holds a frosted glass diffuser and twisted cane-shaped acrylic ornaments. ...
Bronze
Three Art Deco bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu France, circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and original Art Deco bronze and green lacquer sconces, all stamped in the back J. L. (Jules Leleu) 151 (model number). They can be...
Bronze
$2,950 / set
Pair of Jules Leleu Style Sconces,
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of sconces in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two lights, 60 watts max per bulb. US rewired and in working condition. Sold with Shades dimensions: 5”H, 4.5” diam bottom base, 3....
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Jules and André Leleu Gilt-Bronze Double Torsade Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of Jules and André Leleu gilt-bronze double torsade two-light sconces. Stamped: "Leleu Paris and Made in France P26658". Measures: Overall width: 12.5” with shades Overa...
Bronze
$16,000 / set
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare pair of sconces in gilded brass with clear and frosted glass inserts and frosted shades. (Two pairs available.) Ref: Period illustration as displayed inside the paquetbot &quo...
Brass
$4,000 / set
Leleu Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Travail Francais, 1940s wall sconces attributed to Leleu. In nickeled bronze with cut-crystal elements. (Two pairs are available.) Height: 6 1/3”, width: 8 2/3”.
Crystal, Bronze
$11,000 / set
Pair of "Draperie" Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of French Art Deco "Draperie" wall sconces by Jules Leleu, two-armed, in gilt bronze, crystal and fabric shades.
Bronze
$16,500 / set
Jules Leleu Wall Sconces "Acantes"
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu wall sconces "Acantes" Gilded cast bronze, signed "Leleu Paris" and "Made in France" Size H: 12", W: 7", D: 3.5".
Bronze
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Tripodal Floor Lamp, Walnut and Chrome, France, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floor lamp, a design from the early 1930s by Jules ?Leleu, features a tapered stem in walnut veneer--a long vertical element that unites the playfully complementary shap...
Chrome
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Gilded Bronze Wall Lights by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A set of four fine French Mid-Century gilded bronze sconces with two spiraled arms and glass details. Signed Dimensions without shade are: W: 11 3/8" - 29cm D: 3 7/8...
Metal
Rare and Elegant Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and elegant pair of Art Deco gilt bronze sconces by Jules Leleu, France, 1940 Stamped Leleu and numbered.
Bronze
$18,500
Standing Lamp by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine crystal and gilt bronze standing lamp by Jules Leleu, stamped Leleu and numbered under the base. This lamp comes from a Montreal collec...
Crystal, Bronze
Rare and Beautiful Set of Five French Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the “Contact Dealer” button to ask us, we might...
Bronze
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jules Leleu, Wood Inlays, France, Circa 1920
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Single standing lamp designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Wood with inlays and cloth shade, the lamp has the original switch. France, CIRCA 1920.
Wood
$2,980 / set
Pair of Leleu Style Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jules Leleu style two-arm sconces custom brass backplate included US rewired and in working condition two lights, 60 watt max per light. Hav...
Bronze
Art Deco French Jules Leleu style Sconces Brass & Crystal, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco circa 1950 original pair of Jules Leleu style sconces, brass and crystal. Wired for US and in working condition each sconce takes one bulb max. 40 watts. Original ag...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$3,380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1930s French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Documented by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze w/ Crystal Wall Sconces Documented and made by Jules Leleu. The crystal was manufactured by Baccarat as Baccarat made the crystal for Leleu's...
Bronze
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Sconces in the style of Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of French scroll sconces in the style of Jules Leleu. Newly nickel plated and rewired, with a custom backplate for US installation.
Nickel
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Floor Lamps, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps by Jules Leleu in solid brass with bronze patina and crystal detailing. The pieces are highlighted with crystal rin...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Jules Leleu Style Bronze Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jules Leleu styles two arms sconces. US rewired and in working condition two light, 60 watts max bulb backplate, dimension 4 by 4.
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu 1940's
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Superb pair of French Art Deco double arms brass wall sconces by Jules Leleu 1940's. Each sconce accommodates two candelabra bulbs (120 watts max ). Re-plating in different finishes ...
Bronze
Pair of "Draperie" French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces known as "Draperie" by the French Master "Jules Leleu", two-armed, in brushed bronze with crystal accent. (signature in the last image). Sconce...
Bronze
Elegant set of four iron/crytal sconces design by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy set of four iron/crystal sconces design by Jules Leleu, the patina and the color are much nicer in person
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Jules Leleu, Rare Floor Lamp, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Numbered: 20939 A luxuriant floor lamp with a tapered body that terminates in a disk-shaped base at its bottom. Around the central column of the lamp wraps a ribbon motif, achieve...
Mahogany
$2,500 / set
Elegant pair of Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
Wrought Iron, Brass
$7,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Vintage Jules Leleu French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces, Sold as Set of Six
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jules Leleu polished brass and glass pair of sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu. Three pairs available. Professionally rewired. Original porcelain socket. Total of 6 sconces availabl...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of "Jules Leleu" Bronze Chandeliers, French, circa 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of "Jules Leleu" bronze chandeliers, French, circa 1940s, each with four downward turning arms and conical candle nozzles. Measure: Height 21" Provenance: Tepper Galleries ...
Glass
Enameled Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German designer, late Art Deco style flush mount, 1950s. The light features a round, slightly convex glass shade in a soft light green color with an etched radial pattern emanating ...
Brass
1940s Bronze French Sconces in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of 1940s French bronze sconces in the taste of Jules Leleu. Two lights, 40, watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition. Two pairs available, priced indiv...
Bronze
$2,450 / set
H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in
Pair of French Bronze Sconces in the Leleu Style, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bronze sconces in the Leleu style, circa 1950. 2-light, 40 watts max bulb. US rewired.
Bronze
French Art Deco Milk Glass Large Flush Mount, Bronze Mounted, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco leaded glass ceiling lamp with bronze mounts, France 1950s. Beautiful large conical milky white glass shade reflecting a pleasan...
Bronze, Lead
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces by Georges Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by G Leleu. With clear frosted glass shades with intricate geometric motif details throughout. Each shade is held by silvered design frame.
Art Deco French Jules Leleu style Sconces Brass & Crystal, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco circa 1950 original pair of Jules Leleu style sconces, brass and crystal. Wired for US and in working condition each sconce takes one bulb max. 40 watts. Original ag...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Flush Mount Light in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian opaline glass and brass flush mount light with three E27 bulbs. Diameter 48 cm. Height 11 cm. Weight 4 kg.
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
Porcelain, Glass
Large French Vintage Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful midcentury flush mount attributed to Mathieu Matégot. France, 1950s. Perforated, enameled metal shield with brass and lucite. Lamp sockets: 4.
Metal, Brass
Venini, Flush Mount, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass flush mount produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 10.8"W x 10.8"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs Number of...
Brass
$3,495
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 5.32 in
French Pair of Art Deco Sconces attributed to Jules Leleu , circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) Pair of gilt bronze sconces with two arms of curved lights enclosing a glass disc on circular plate underlined by interlacing. Circa 1935-1940 A designer an...
Bronze
French Designer, Flush Mount, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass flush mount designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 18.0"W x 16.5"D ...
Brass
Important Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze and frosted glass modernist 12 arms chandelier by Jules Leleu. Provenance: Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Inc., New York France: circa 1945 Authenticated by Alexia Leleu...
Bronze
Art Deco Table Lamps by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Macassar ebony table lamp by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Stamped. France, Circa 1930. With the shade: 43 cm high by 26 cm diamet...
Macassar
Sold
H 11 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Elegant Pair of Jules and André Leleu Gilt-Bronze Double Torsade Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of Jules and André Leleu gilt-bronze double torsade two-light sconces Stamped: "Leleu Paris and Made in France P26658". Measures: Overall width: 12.5” with shades...
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Sconces by Jules Leleu, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze sconces by Jules Leleu, crystal elements with cast bronze decorative plate. Rewired and supplied with matched custom backplate visible in the picture. *Lampshades...
Bronze
Sold
H 69.25 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut and Chrome-Plated Bronze, France
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floor lamp, a design from the early 1930s by Jules Leleu, features a tapered stem in walnut--a long vertical element that unites the complementary shapes of the lamp's p...
Bronze, Chrome
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
Maison Leleu, Rare Table Lamp, France, 1965
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare patinated and nickeled bronze table lamp by Leleu This piece is entered under number 6008 as “Lampe de bureau” in Leleu’s "Livre des creations" (the entry log / lis...
Bronze, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Table Lamp Signed Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Art Nouveau period brass oil lamp newly-rewired to modern standards. Textured brass dome with inset opalescent glass cabochons above a tautly-sculpted organic Art Nouveau base. Signed J. Leleu...
Brass
Fine French 1960s Flush Mount by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Mid-Century Ceiling light with a bronze frame, four lateral Lucite diffusers and four Holophane glass bottom diffusers. Documentation: "Leleu, decorateur ...
Bronze
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco gilded bronze sconces signed. Marked Made in France, Leleu Paris and numbered.
Bronze