His smoldering gaze, chiseled features and roles in such films as The Leopard and Le Samourai won actor Alain Delon international fame in the 1960s. His name and face became emblematic of a certain type of cool French sophistication, and in the 1970s, many fans may be surprised to learn, Delon brought his sense of style to bear on the world of furniture design, when he created a series of pieces for Maison Jansen, the venerable Paris decorating firm established by Dutchman Jean-Henri Jansen in 1880.
Delon’s designs run the gamut of forms, from cabinets and consoles to side tables and armchairs, and a few pieces — notably, his backgammon tables — nod to chic and languorous leisure interests.
The detailing and materials of many of his designs point to Art Deco inspirations: scalloped and fluted edges, lacquer finishes and brass trim. Other, more angular pieces, like his backgammon tables, suggest a modern take on chinoiserie.
Whatever form they take, as you will see on these pages, all of Alain Delon’s designs have an elegance and glamor that would make them the centerpiece of a sleek, simple decor.
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Rare Maison Jansen Backgammon Game Table & Chairs, Signed
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Alain Delon for Jansen Collection - Made in 1972. Made with brass, chrome and steel backgammon table and matching pair of armchairs with original leather/suede fabric. Smoked glass...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
$3,230Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of brass chairs signed by Alain Delon for Jean Charles 1970s
By Alain Delon
Located in Paris, IDF
French actor and designer Alain Delon extravagant tastes are evident in this pair of French mid-century chairs. Edited by Jean ...
Brass
$7,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 30 in
Bauhaus MR 10 Side Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig, 1970s
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 10 cantilevered cane side chairs produced by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist ar...
Steel, Chrome
Karl Springer Lacquered Goatskin Brass Backgammon Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Karl Springer lacquered goatskin and brass game table featuring a reversible top with felt lining.
Brass
$1,303
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s. The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass. The upholstery of the solid ...
Brass
$6,540
H 29 in W 26 in D 20 in
Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table. New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
Burl, Lacquer
Custom Walnut Game Table with Ebony Backgammon and Chess Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut and mahogany backgammon table that converts to chess with a slide out board. New production. Made to order in walnut and mahogany. Designed and made in NYC, each tab...
Walnut
$4,640 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller. All the chairs are ori...
Metal
Jean-Paul Rykaert Leather Sling Chair, Steel Frame, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sling chair by Jean-Paul Rykaert c.1970's, France. The chair features a heavy steel frame and beautiful original cognac leather. The headrest showcases a pillow and strap det...
Steel
$1,982 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Fibreglass Side Chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, France 1950s
By Sedia-Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 2 fibreglass chairs by Rene Jean Caillette. Brown background and multicolour floral pattern. Designed and produced in France between 1950-1959. René-Jean Caillet...
Steel
Antique French 19th Game Table, Chess, Backgammon & Cards
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th game table or side table, perfect in a living room or office. The table can be divided in three ways: the first with a chess board, the second with a read leather board ...
Walnut
Parson's Style Backgammon Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Parson's style backgammon table newly produced in walnut and refinished in ebony. The game board features hand inlaid mahogany and beech wood. Playing surface flips to reveal a solid...
Mahogany, Walnut
$1,174 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
Plastic
$3,850
H 30 in W 37 in D 26 in
Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table MINT!
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table Brass Claws Feet & Castors MINT!
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara, 1972
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
The white alcantara fabric and mix of metals with brass copper and chrome layers make up the decorative frame of this beautiful and rare pair of armchairs designed by Alain Delon and...
Brass, Copper, Chrome
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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara 1972
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
The black alcantara fabric and mix of metals with brass copper and chrome layers make up the decorative frame of this beautiful and rare pair of armchairs designed by Alain Delon and...
Brass, Copper, Chrome
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H 53.15 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Rare Pair of Brass Chairs Signed by Alain Delon for Jean Charles, 1970s
By Alain Delon
Located in Paris, IDF
French actor and designer Alain Delon extravagant tastes are evident in this pair of French midcentury chairs. Edited by Jean Charles...
Brass