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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

French, 1879-1933

Endeavoring to create exquisite work that would endure forever, designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann defined the grandeur of the French Art Deco movement of the 1920s. His luxurious storage cabinets, seating, other furniture and interiors garnered considerable popularity alongside the growth in post–World War I Paris’s population of newly wealthy residents.

The Paris-born Ruhlmann was the son of a decorating contractor, a business he took over in the early 1900s and expanded into furniture and interior design. But by the end of his career, he was best known for being a skilled ensemblier, a term for a designer who not only makes furniture and decorates spaces but rather personally crafts each and every piece required in the space, from doorknobs to sofas. This practice ensured that the space was harmonious and consistent with Ruhlmann’s vision, and it contributed to the lasting popularity of his designs.

Ruhlmann enjoyed the patronage of the newly affluent and was encouraged by the popularity of Art Deco. While the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements were early influences, he is renowned for the modernity of his Art Deco–era designs, which reflected the celebratory nature of the times, including an integration of opulent flourishes; luxurious materials like Macassar ebony, amboyna burl, ivory and precious metals; and skilled craftsmanship and construction techniques.

Renowned all over the world, Ruhlmann was commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to design a cabinet in 1925, embellishing its curved door with a sophisticated floral motif by way of an ornate marriage of wood and ivory veneer. Also in 1925, at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, arguably the exhibition that introduced Art Deco on an international level, his pavilion was the most popular.

By the time the economic depression of the 1930s materialized, Ruhlmann’s exorbitantly expensive designs were no longer viable. But the majesty and elegance of the ’20s remain an important part of design history, and Ruhlmann has been described as “perhaps its finest exponent.”

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Creator: Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Ruhlmann and Porteneuve Semi-circular Mahogany Desk
Ruhlmann and Porteneuve Semi-circular Mahogany Desk

Ruhlmann and Porteneuve Semi-circular Mahogany Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve

Located in Berlin, DE

A mahogany desk, designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and edited by Alfred Porteneuve. Semi-circular top resting on two drawer units with silvered bronze handles. ​​ A mahogany desk, d...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Bronze

Ruhlmann 'Cabanel Basse-Boule' Indian Rosewood Table
Ruhlmann 'Cabanel Basse-Boule' Indian Rosewood Table

Ruhlmann 'Cabanel Basse-Boule' Indian Rosewood Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

“Cabanel Basse-Boule” table in Indian rosewood and rosewood veneer on a Hungarian oak frame. The thick top rests on four large fluted spheres set on circular plinths with open rectan...

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Oak, Rosewood

Ruhlmann 'Tournecol' Tinted Oak Side Table
Ruhlmann 'Tournecol' Tinted Oak Side Table

Ruhlmann 'Tournecol' Tinted Oak Side Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

“Tournecol” side table or nightstand in solid oak and oak veneer with an oblong shape, open compartment, and drawers resting on a roller base. Referenced under N° 1009AR and 1049N...

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Oak

Art Deco Purpleheart Table by J.E. Ruhlmann
Art Deco Purpleheart Table by J.E. Ruhlmann

Art Deco Purpleheart Table by J.E. Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Zurich, CH

Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann (* August 28, 1879 in Paris; † November 15, 1933 in Paris) was a French interior and furniture designer. His elegant and finely crafted furniture and interiors...

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Purpleheart

Ruhlmann 'Sulzer' Honduran Mahogany Desk
Ruhlmann 'Sulzer' Honduran Mahogany Desk

Ruhlmann 'Sulzer' Honduran Mahogany Desk

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

'Sulzer' Desk in honduran mahogany with silvered bronze details. Referenced in the Ruhlmann Archives under 1504NR. Stamped Ruhlmann with the Atelier A mark and dated 1932 on the unde...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Bronze

Ruhlmann Rare Two-Tier Macassar Ebony Console
Ruhlmann Rare Two-Tier Macassar Ebony Console

Ruhlmann Rare Two-Tier Macassar Ebony Console

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare two-tier console in Macassar ebony, a variation of the console originally created by Ruhlmann in 1915. The rectangular top, framed by an elegant gadroon, rests on four tall, sli...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Ebony, Macassar

Ruhlmann Kindwood and Gilt Bronze Side Table
Ruhlmann Kindwood and Gilt Bronze Side Table

Ruhlmann Kindwood and Gilt Bronze Side Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Kingwood side table with two platforms and four elegantly curved legs with gilt bronze sabots. Stamped ‘Ruhlmann’ and with the Atelier ‘A’ mark. Reference number 1001NR in the Ruhl...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Bronze

Ruhlmann 'Consolette' Mahogany and Marble Console Table
Ruhlmann 'Consolette' Mahogany and Marble Console Table

Ruhlmann 'Consolette' Mahogany and Marble Console Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Console table known as 'Consolette’ in mahogany with a black marble top and elegantly curved leg. Referenced in the Ruhlmann Archives under nos. 4002 NR t 1034 AR. The model exhibite...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Marble

Ruhlmann 'Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table
Ruhlmann 'Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table

Ruhlmann 'Rasson Model Macassar Ebony Small Table

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve

Located in Berlin, DE

One small table ‘Rasson’ Model in Macassar ebony with glass top. The table was designed by Ruhlmann and edited by Porteneuve. Stamped 'Dessiné par Ruhlmann, Edité par Porteneuve'. Re...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Glass, Ebony, Macassar

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Gueridon in Wood and Brass
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Gueridon in Wood and Brass

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Gueridon in Wood and Brass

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Milano, IT

Rare Art Deco Gueridon with square top. Execution of the Atelier E.J. Ruhlmann, Paris, early 1930s. Jacques-E'mile Ruhlmann - Atelier J. E. Ruhlmann. Frame veneered in fine solid wood, brass tips. Slight defects due to age and use. This rare gueridon is the perfect addition to Art Deco style furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Brass

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Modèle Sultzer, " Art Deco Desk, Mahogany, 1932
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Modèle Sultzer, " Art Deco Desk, Mahogany, 1932

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Modèle Sultzer, " Art Deco Desk, Mahogany, 1932

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

This rare writing table in polished mahogany and silvered bronze is marked by E´mile-Jacques Ruhlmann's signature aesthetic motifs, manifest in its set of flared and tapered legs, an...

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20th Century French Art Deco Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Bronze

Pair of French 1940’s Walnut Burl and Ebonized Consoles
Pair of French 1940’s Walnut Burl and Ebonized Consoles

Pair of French 1940’s Walnut Burl and Ebonized Consoles

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of French 1940’s walnut burl and Ebonized consoles with incorporated mirrors attributed to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann.    

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables

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Mirror, Burl, Walnut, Wood

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Émile-jacques Ruhlmann tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Lucien Rollin, Goyard, and Maurice Jallot. Prices for Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $18,500 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,500.
Questions About Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A few things characterized the work of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. By the end of his career, he was best known for being a skilled ensemblier, a term for a designer who not only makes furniture and decorates spaces but personally crafts each and every piece required in the space, from doorknobs to sofas. This practice ensured that the space was harmonious and consistent with Ruhlmann’s vision, and it contributed to the lasting popularity of his designs. While the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements were early influences, he is renowned for the modernity of his Art Deco designs, which reflected the opulent nature of the era, involving luxurious materials like Macassar ebony, amboyna burl, ivory and precious metals and skilled craftsmanship and construction techniques. Explore a variety of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann furniture on 1stDibs.